Job description
SUMMARY : The Anesthesiologist will provide services for Alameda Health System, under employment from Alameda Health Medical Group. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
- Facilitate all aspects of consultations and perioperative care for the Anesthesiology service in inpatient, operating room, procedural, and outpatient settings.
- Provide care to patients in the hospital using a collaborative, team model of care characterized by supportive physician/staff interaction.
- Attend and participate in Anesthesia department meetings and other medical staff conferences including continuing education programs.
- Plan and participate in in-service education programs for mid-level practitioners, nursing and other staff.
- Serve as a professional role model for trainees with peers, patients, families and other members of the health care team.
- Work diligently with primary care physician/provider for a seamless transition from outpatient to hospital care with an accurate and timely discharge summary.
- Cooperate with AHS in implementing new procedures, controls and systems to promote and facilitate quality, cost controls, reimbursement functions, standardization of products and equipment, and any other requests made by AHS.
- Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and families concerning the clinical status of each patient.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or his/her designee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Minimum Experience: Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Anesthesiology from an accredited hospital or medical center.
- Required Licenses / Certifications: Board eligibility in Anesthesiology; Board Certification (will be expected to obtain on the appropriate schedule); Compliance with Board mandated education and training to maintain State licensure and/or board certification.
- Required Licenses / Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.