Physician - Anesthesiologist

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Staff Physician - Anesthesiologist for the Department of Anesthesiology at the University Of New Mexico School of Medicine. This opportunity is on-call PRN (0.01FTE) position located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The primary appointment would be in the Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Main OR.

Summary

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population. Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a board certified Anesthesiologist for an on-call physician to teach and practice at UNM Hospital and UNM Outpatient Surgical and Imaging Services center (OSIS). Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine comprises of 50 faculty anesthesiologists, 31 residents, 6 fellows, and 41 CRNA/CAAs covering 28 operating rooms, and 7 NORA locations, and perform 24,000+ anesthesia cases a year.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Staff Physician Anesthesiology:

Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty. State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty. Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or within three years of residency and active in the certification process. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Resident Teaching Experience

2. Research and Scholarly Activities

3. Experience Working in Trauma Call Assignments

4. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must hold unrestricted medical license
2. Must hold M.D. or equivalent
3. Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or within three years of residency and active in the certification process

Duties and Responsibilities of a Staff Physician Anesthesiology:

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity, Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.

About the UNM School of Medicine - Anesthesiology:

The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico invites applications for a on call staff physician. The primary appointment would be in the Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Main OR. Successful candidates will join a group of experienced Anesthesiologists.

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