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Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Job in Salem, Virginia

Position Highlights

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Long-term VA contract opportunity
  • Monday-Friday daytime schedule
  • Paid night, weekend, and holiday call
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • Opportunity to become VA credentialed and VetPro approved
  • Five-year potential contract term (base year plus option years)

About the Salem VA Medical Center

The Salem VA Health Care System is a major Veterans Affairs medical center serving Veterans throughout western Virginia. Located in Salem, just minutes from Roanoke, the facility provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, specialty, and mental health services to the region's Veteran population.

As a full-service VA medical center, the Salem VA features advanced surgical capabilities, critical care services, emergency care, ambulatory surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and numerous specialty clinics. The facility is recognized as a referral center within the VA network and is supported by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals.

The medical center is situated in Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, offering providers easy access to outdoor recreation, hiking, biking, fishing, and a high quality of life. Salem and the greater Roanoke Valley provide a welcoming community atmosphere, affordable living, and convenient access to regional airports, making it an attractive location for both short-term and long-term assignments.

By joining the Salem VA team, providers have the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to America's Veterans while working in a mission-driven healthcare environment dedicated to service, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.

Schedule

Regular Clinical Coverage

  • Monday-Friday
  • 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Three anesthesiologists required on-site daily 

Call Coverage Requirements

Weeknight Call

  • Monday-Friday
  • 3:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend Call

  • Saturday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM

Holiday Call

  • 24-hour coverage
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Call Response Requirements

  • Telephone response within 15 minutes
  • Ability to arrive on-site within 60 minutes when called back

Clinical Responsibilities

The selected physician will provide comprehensive anesthesia services including:

Operative Anesthesia Care

  • General surgery
  • Orthopedic procedures and joint replacements
  • Major vascular surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • ENT procedures
  • Urologic surgery
  • Ophthalmology surgery
  • Cardiac surgical procedures 

Additional Clinical Services

  • Pre-operative evaluations
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Acute and chronic pain management
  • Emergency airway management
  • Surgical ICU support
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) coverage
  • Cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Gastroenterology suite procedures
  • Radiology suite procedures
  • Bedside consultations when required

Documentation Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide:

  • Current CV
  • Medical license
  • Board certification or board eligibility documentation
  • DEA certificate
  • BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Professional references

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