Anesthesiologist - Staff Physician

Anesthesiologist - Staff Physician

Wichita, KansasPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$535,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Anesthesiology7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday · On-call responsibilities shared with other anesthesiologists

Overview

Location
Wichita, Kansas
Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday · On-call responsibilities shared with other anesthesiologists
SalaryDr Signal range
$490k – $553k

39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VHA medical center · Hospital

Role summary

The Robert J Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to provide care in multiple hospital settings with a Monday through Friday weekday schedule and shared on-call duties. Compensation includes a competitive salary with performance bonuses and robust federal benefits including loan repayment up to $200,000, generous paid time off, and malpractice coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Providing care in operating room, endoscopy, invasive radiology, CT/MRI, cath lab, emergency department
  • Patient population: Veteran patients
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$490k–$553k · $535k median
$483kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$560k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$490k – $553k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
39 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
7 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • Recruitment Incentive (possible sign-on bonus)
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200,000 loan repayment)
  • 50-55 days paid time off annually (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 CME days)
  • Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
  • Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care insurance
  • $1000 CME reimbursement per year (must be full-time with board certification)
  • Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
Physician-reported total comp$490k–$553k · $535k median
$483kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$560k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 39 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
VHA medical center
Facility type
Hospital
Patient population
Veteran patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Kansas
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VHA medical center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?

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Work Design

Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Call burden
On-call responsibilities shared with other anesthesiologists
Inpatient / outpatient
Providing care in operating room, endoscopy, invasive radiology, CT/MRI, cath lab, emergency department
FTE
1
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

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 (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The Robert J Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to serve Veteran patients of the facility. The incumbent may be asked to provide care in various settings to include the operating room, endoscopy procedure room, Invasive Radiology, CT and MRI, Cath Lab, and the Emergency Department. The duties and responsibilities of the Anesthesiologist include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for all aspects of medical care and provide or assist residents and/or the mid-level practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the Surgery and Endoscopy patients who require Anesthesia Evaluate the patient to assess changes in physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence of notes written by the resident and mid-level, as appropriate. Coordinating with providers within and outside of their own Service Line, and with other VHA facilities or community providers as determined by the plan of care for the veteran. Ensuring that barriers for Veterans and staff are minimized in order to promote a positive work environment, and foster positive working relationships with staff, peers and Veterans. Expected to share on-call responsibilities with other anesthesiologists Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@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 $1,000 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 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 identification 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. 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.