Anesthesiologist

Overview

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) Company, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Anesthesiologist to deliver exceptional patient care services at Mike O’Callahan Military Medical Center (MOMMC), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This role is essential to supporting the military healthcare mission by providing timely, high-quality, and patient-focused radiological care in a dynamic clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, sound medical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage emergent and complex cases. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are also critical to success in this position.

• Work Schedule: BLOCK structure. Contract personnel are generally, but not limited to 40 hours per work week, and therefore a custom schedule will be made that will keep the hours to 40 per week– with only rare exceptions.

• Duty Hours: The most common schedule block is 8 hour days in the OR: Normal duty hours during the weekday are from 6:30am to 3:00pm, 6:30am to 5pm, or 6:30am to 7pm, as well as “in-house” call shifts that vary, but are generally from 3-5pm until 6:30am the following morning on weekdays, and from 7:00am until 7:00 am (24 hours), or 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am (12 hours) on weekends and holidays.

  A post-call day off will be given after a call shift, unless pre-determined not to be taken otherwise. Contract personnel shall be available for 0-2 call shifts per month (only if necessary) or set number of shifts if predetermined to substitute/add call shift hours for regular duty hours

• On-Call Hours: N/A

• Overage Hours: Overage hours are only available for continuity of care requirements or emergencies. Overage hours will be done "in-house" and range from 0-12 hours per week.  Overage hours shall NTE 25 hours per FTE allotted annually.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Clinically guide, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Provide consultation services and anesthesia for surgery patients of all age groups after the need for surgery is determined.
• Interviews, performs thorough and complete pre-anesthetic assessment and examines patients as necessary.
• Orders and interprets ancillary tests (laboratory, imaging).
• Formulate a care plan, educate patients and order therapy, including prescription medications as needed.
• Provide full general, regional and local anesthesia services as required for surgery.
• Record pertinent data in the medical record and relay outcome to the primary care provider and surgeon. Perform follow-up of patients as needed.
• Transfers responsibility for the care of the patient to other qualified practitioners in a manner that assures continuity of care and patient safety.
• Maintains professional manner and displays positive/cooperative attitude.
• Capable of providing sole anesthetic care without routine assistance from his or her anesthetic colleagues.
• Comply with safety policies.
• Ensures that the medical paperwork and surgical consent match the patient’s identity and the patient’s understanding of upcoming procedure.
• Anesthesiologist must be present in the work area and available for work at the appointed times.
• Adheres to vacation and sick leave policies.
• Vacations/absences scheduled at least two weeks prior to the days off and coordinate with the Chief of Anesthesia.
• Adheres to the scheduled work shifts, including any required call shifts, and provision of service.
• Provides consultation/backup for CRNA’s as needed.
• Maintains appropriate DoD, AF, and/or state licensure and certification requirements.
• Completes MHS Genesis, Spinal Anesthesia (SA), or job specific data training as required by MOMMC/99th Medical Group.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).  
• Education: Graduation from a medical school in the United States, Canada, or approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA), graduation from a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or graduation from a medical school with evidence of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience beyond residency training. Experience levels under 2 years will be evaluated by the Chief of Anesthesia on a case-by-case basis.
• Internship/Residency/Fellowship: Completion of an accredited residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Course C)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Life Supports (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross approved training program. Members must present proof of current certification(s) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Computer-based training does not constitute fulfilling the training requirements.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified as required in the Task Order.
• Licensure: Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted Medical License to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.

Additional Information

• US Citizen
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Must pass TB Test
• Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.