Position Requirements

Opportunity for a Cardiac Anesthesiologist with a full-service, short-term acute care hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA

Description
The 217-bed Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono (formerly Pocono Medical Center) is a full-service, short-term acute care hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA. The voluntary nonprofit is a member of the Lehigh Valley Health Network and was the first community hospital in Pennsylvania to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

Awards
Magnet® recognition
Great Place to Work™ Certified
Leapfrog’s “A” grade for patient safety
Received Most Wired recognition
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in several specialties

Case Assignments
Cardiac, Endo, general surgery, ortho, and more

Shifts
7am-3pm
Supervision: 2-3: 1, opportunity for own cases, but not mandatory.
Call - Negotiable, but preferred.
12 Rooms.
EPIC, including intra-op.
3 months to Privilege.

Team Leadership
Padmanabha Rengabhashyam, MD - Chief Anesthesiologist

Team Highlights
The Pocono Medical Center focuses on positive workplace culture and collegial relationships among staff members. The care team model is this location’s practice model.

Our care team model means that we focus on giving everyone a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping them to deliver care excellence.

Requirements
Responsibilities
Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements
M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
Cardiac skills
ECFMC and FLEX
Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
Currently licensed as a physician

Lifestyle
East Stroudsburg, PA:
Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, the borough of East Stroudsburg is home to the two largest service institutions in Monroe County. Once an industrial center, East Stroudsburg is known for its appealing, walkable downtown and its contemporary small-town style. Outdoor recreational pastimes abound—including whitewater rafting, golfing, hiking, skiing, fishing, and bird-watching.
 

Area Attractions:
Pocono Snow soccer team
Historic East Stroudsburg railroad tower
Glen Park Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Ski resorts and hiking trails

Colleges and Schools:
Warren Community College, East Stroudsburg University
Summit School of the Poconos, East Stroudsburg Area School District, Notre Dame High School

Total Rewards
Salary: $525K annually
Sign-on bonus: $100K
Cardiac Stipend: $50k
Generous paid time off
Generous benefits package, including:
Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
401(k)/Profit sharing
Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
Leadership and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.