Critical Care Anesthesiologist Main Line Health

Job DetailsJob Location: Wynnewood, PA 19096United Anesthesia Services (UAS) – United Division is seeking a full-time, call-taking Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our team supporting Main Line Health, with a primary assignment at Lankenau Medical Center.

Position Highlights:

1.0 FTE, full-time call position
Mix of anesthesiology (75%) and ICU responsibilities (25%)
Credentialing across all Main Line Health hospitals
Primary location: Lankenau Medical Center (suburban Philadelphia)

Compensation & Incentives:

Base Salary: $480,000
Critical Care Stipend: $50,000 annually
Weekend ICU Call Pay: $50,600 annually (approx. 11 weekends/year)
Sign-On/Retention Bonus: $200,000

Paid in 3 annual installments of $66,667

Benefits:

7 weeks PTO annually
Company-paid:

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Medical, life, and long-term disability coverage
ASA & PSA dues

Optional dental and vision insurance
401(k)/profit sharing with up to 6.5% employer contribution

Additional Details:

Hybrid model: 3 weeks general anesthesiology + 1 week CTICU coverage
CTICU week: Monday–Friday coverage + weekend call (post-call day Monday)
Opportunities for additional pay.

QualificationsClinical Skills

Must be able to appropriately: Assess patients’ status, induce and maintain anesthesia, establish IV access, intubate and extubate patients, perform epidurals and spinals, and able to establish an A-line as appropriate.  Must be actively engaged in patient management. 

Call-Taking physicians must also be able to do fiberoptic intubations, establish central lines and perform nerve blocks, as well as lung isolation when appropriate. 

Cases will be reviewed at random to evaluate performance.

Additionally, every physician must be able to demonstrate competence in all requested clinical privileges.

Annually, must perform: 2 epidurals, 2 spinals, 5 personally performed anesthesia cases demonstrating ability to Induce, maintain, establish IV access, intubation and extubation; 2 nerve blocks, 2 A-lines, 2 Central lines, and must be able to demonstrate ability to perform a fiberoptic intubation.

Communication Skills

Must be able to  clearly communicate verbally and in writing, including but not limited to the following:

Complete, clear and appropriate documentation
Timely communication
Accurate sign-out documentation
Appropriate transfer of care
Effective communication with patients and other clinicians
Regular communication with CRNAs and other physicians

Education, Training, and Certification Requirements

All UAS Physicians must maintain the following  licenses and credentials:

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania
Board certified (or eligible) in Anesthesiology
Maintenance of Continuing Education requirements
Must complete all required UAS training programs
Must maintain BLS & ACLS certifications, and PALS certifications as required
Must maintain facility privileges

Physical Requirements

Regularly standing for periods of up to 60 minutes
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Ability to push/pull stretcher with patient (of up to 250 lbs)
Bending/Stooping regularly through shift
Walking: regularly throughout shift as required for patient care. Occasionally, must be able to respond quickly to emergencies
Repetitive motions: regularly as required for patient care
Sufficient Auditory and visual abilities as required for patient care

Other Requirements

Familiar with the location, operation & process for reporting malfunctions, of the following: Anesthesia machines & monitors, Ventilators, Cardiac monitors, Temperature & BP monitors, MH cart/box, All pediatric anesthesia equipment, Endotrachial intubation tools, Hand-controlled ventilation tools, CPR equipment, Computers & clinical computer programs, Other clinical Point of Care testing equipment
Uniform & Dress: Scrubs or other OR appropriate attire in accordance with facility requirements
Must follow universal precautions in all clinical work
Acceptable surgeon, patient, and facility satisfaction levels
Adherence to all UAS policies and procedures
Maintains in strictest confidence all patient and corporate information
Willing to serve on hospital or UAS committees, as requested
Good attendance and timeliness; courteous in relieving others and when taking breaks
Positive representation of UAS