Pediatric Anesthesiologist LeBonheur East Surgery Center

Job Details

Job Location:
LeBonheur ASC - Memphis, TN

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

JOB SUMMARY

Serve as Life Linc’s On-Site Anesthesiologist for a wide range of duties including administrative duties and clinical duties.

About the Facility: LeBonheur Children's Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center in Memphis, TN, is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country. The hospital is among only 7 percent of hospitals who have earned the distinction of Magnet status. LeBonheur Children’s Hospital is designated as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons, and is the only Level 2 pediatric trauma center in the region.

LeBonheur and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital partner in the collaborative pediatric brain tumor programs, one of the largest in the nation.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (No call, no nights, no weekends)

Case Mix: Healthy Peds Only, Mainly ENT

Call Requirements: No Call

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• PTO

• 401k

• CME Reimbursement

Malpractice
Professional liability will be covered by Life Linc.

Why Life Linc? Life Linc Anesthesia has emerged as one of the top, comprehensive anesthesia management providers in the country. Since 2003, Life Linc has centered its mission on "Changing the Status Quo" of healthcare through innovative solutions and excellent clinical quality. We recognize that an exceptional anesthesia team enhances patient safety and experience. This is why we enable our providers to serve as leaders in the perioperative setting, maximizing their potential and fostering long-term employment relationships.

Come join a team committed to provider growth and continuing innovation in anesthesia!

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• The MDA must function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of the organization.
• Attend Medical Staff meetings and Department and Hospital Administrative meetings relating to the operation of the Department.
• Participate in administrative decision making and recommend and approve policies and procedures.
• Provide information to Hospital regarding budgetary, administrative and patient care matters related to the Department.
• The MDA must act as a liaison between hospital physicians, CRNAs, staff, vendors, funding sources, and other system departments or services as needed.
• Oversee the performance of the Department, including but not limited to those contractually obligated performance based measures.
• Establish criteria for adequate staffing as applicable.
• Participate in the Hospital’s quality assurance efforts as requested by the Hospital.
• Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
• Remain cognizant of rules and regulation as they pertain to the American Society of Anesthesiologists and remain compliant at a local, state, and federal level.
• Deliver, monthly, a departmental status report illustrating key performance indicators pertinent to anesthesia and surgical patient throughput.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Ensure the availability of adequate anesthesia staffing to provide clinical, medical, and administrative leadership support throughout the organization.
• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures.
• Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
• Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment.
• Provides clinical support and patient care to assist the anesthesia team as applicable.
• Maintain current policies and procedures set forth by Life Linc and propose new and efficient policies when applicable.
• Perform clinical reviews and audits on all clinical services provided by other practitioners employed by Life Linc as applicable.
• Responsible for training and oversight of all clinical staff and personnel as applicable.

COMMUNICATION:

• Confer and consult with Hospital administration from time to time regarding the organization and management of the Department in order to enhance its public service capabilities, efficiency…