Pediatric Anesthesiologist - PRN (LeBonheur East Surgery Center) at LifeLinc Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anesthesia, Clinical Leadership, Patient Care, Administrative Duties, Collaboration, Quality Assurance, Training, Communication, Problem Solving, HIPAA Compliance, Teamwork, Budget Management, Policy Development, Medical Consultation, Performance Audits, Staff Oversight

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview JOB SUMMARY Serve as LifeLinc’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’s 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) as needed Case Mix: Healthy Peds Only, Mainly ENT Call Requirements: No Call Benefits• Health Insurance• PTO • 401k • CME Reimbursement MalpracticeProfessional liability will be covered by LifeLinc. Why LifeLinc? LifeLinc Anesthesia has emerged as one of the top, comprehensive anesthesia management providers in the country. Since 2003, LifeLinc 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! Responsibilities CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay 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 LifeLinc and propose new and efficient policies when applicable. Perform clinical reviews and audits on all clinical services provided by other practitioners employed by LifeLinc 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 and quality of medical care. Maintain dedicated administrative office hours and be available by e-mail and telephone when not at the Hospital. Works with peers to obtain required information on a timely basis and to solve outstanding issues, as appropriate. Promotes and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, patients, patient's family and other employees of organization. Able to work in a team-oriented environment. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HIPAA Ensures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient information, according to the HIPAA Privacy Act and hospital policy and procedure regarding confidentiality. Complies with all information security practices. Has knowledge of and adheres to all compliance regulations, policies and procedures. Takes annual HIPAA compliance exam. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine in anesthesia with a current license in good standing to practice in the state in which you are located. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ACLS/BLS/PALS Certification Comfortable practicing in a care team model

Responsibilities

The Pediatric Anesthesiologist will serve as LifeLinc’s On-Site Anesthesiologist, performing both administrative and clinical duties. Responsibilities include overseeing anesthesia staffing, administering anesthetics, and participating in departmental decision-making.