Reported by 10 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Anesthesiology·Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm; on-call and late shift duty required · On-call and late shift duty required (frequency not specified)·FPay transparency
Overview
The package
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This is a full-time VA Physician-Anesthesiologist (Regional) position requiring fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia, covering general and regional anesthesia duties including peripheral/truncal nerve blocks, neuraxial anesthesia, and Acute Pain Service support, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule plus on-call obligations. The role is based at a VA facility affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and UT-Houston, offering a comprehensive federal benefits package including loan repayment up to $200,000, a possible sign-on bonus, and no physician employment contract.
$480,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm; on-call and late shift duty required · On-call and late shift duty required (frequency not specified)
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Inpatient/Perioperative (OR, PACU, Preoperative Clinic, Acute Pain Service) · VA Medical Center · Primarily inpatient/perioperative with some outpatient preoperative clinic involvement
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Posted pay vs real comps
$320k$480k$603k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$320,000 – $602,813
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$320k$480k$603k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 10 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Demetrius Roberts, (demetrius.roberts@va.gov), the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $2500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The General Anesthesiology Duties: - Translates the principles of anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care. - Performs the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including the collection of preoperative consults and data, performs a patient evaluation and examination from which an appropriate anesthetic plan is formulated. - Communicates the anesthetic risks, benefits, and options to the patient. This is done in the perioperative setting or when stationed the Anesthesia Preoperative Clinic. - Prepares the patient, operating room and/or procedural area for the administration of anesthesia. - Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics and continuously evaluates the patient's physical status and response to anesthesia. - Performs post-anesthetic management of patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) in order to optimize the recovery from anesthesia and minimize pain. The PACU is medically directed by ACL. - Ensures timely and accurate anesthetic record charting and anesthesia service documentation. - Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession while working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. - Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care while demonstrating effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork. This includes guiding and training anesthesia residents, doctoral-level nurse anesthesia students and Medical Students from the Baylor College of Medicine and SRNAs from UT-Houston. - Demonstrates skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures and the ability to adapt and modify anesthesia techniques in order to optimize patient care. - Demonstrates the ability to perform the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques. - Provides consultations and assistance for acute and chronic pain problems, difficult invasive line placement, and airway or ventilation concerns. - Effectively blends technology, skills, and competency for the advancement of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment. The Regional Anesthesiology Duties in addition to General anesthesiology duties : -Emergency-Must be fellowship-trained/would have completed fellowship by the start date of position in Regional Anesthesiology and possess experience in performing and managing a broad range of regional anesthesia procedures. -Provides comprehensive regional anesthesia services, including the selection, performance, and management of peripheral/truncal nerve blocks, neuraxial anesthesia, and continuous catheter-based techniques. -Demonstrates proficiency in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia to ensure accurate block placement, patient comfort, and reduced complication risk. -Participates in the management of patients receiving regional analgesia and supports multimodal analgesia strategies in collaboration with perioperative surgical teams.-Contributes to the Acute Pain Service (APS) by assisting with post procedure regional analgesia management, catheter troubleshooting, and optimization of pain control. -Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all regional anesthesia procedures, including assessments, technique details, and patient follow-up- Maintains current knowledge of advancements, safety guidelines, and evidence-based practices in regional anesthesia and integrates them into clinical care.-Provides education, supervision, and hands-on training in regional anesthesia techniques for trainees. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Staff Must be able to take On Call and late shift duty hours. Staff Must will/have completed a Regional Anesthesia Fellowship by time of start of position.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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