Anesthesiologist Job at International SOS GMS (TMS) in Houston, TX

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and well-being solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers), our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions, including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: 

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below:

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia and monitor patients' vital signs during surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the process. Additionally, the anesthesiologist is responsible for managing pain relief before, during, and after surgery, providing comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive clinical anesthesiology services including patients undergoing cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, and major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic and ophthalmologic operations.
• The physicians shall be present in the operating suite for all surgical procedures.
• The physician rounds shall be conducted on postoperative patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and on the wards.
• All cases will be discussed in morbidity and mortality conferences, and the physician(s) will provide appropriate information to the COR for inclusion in Departmental reports.
• Physician shall provide clinical care of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal and radiological suites.
• Physician shall provide coverage as needed for patients in the surgical intensive care, short stay unit, acute pain management services, diagnostic trans esophageal echocardiography for medical and surgical patients, and emergency airway management.
• Physician shall provide consultative services at the patient’s bedside if the patient is admitted, otherwise participate in eConsult's.
• Contractor physician shall provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all clinical or surgical patients.
• Physician shall follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Communication of Test Results: Mechanisms must be in-place to provide notification of test results for patients receiving care in accordance with VHA Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients.
• The physician shall participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• The physician shall attend staff meetings as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee. Physician to communicate with COR on this requirement and report any conflicts that may interfere with compliance with this requirement.
• Physician shall follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Physician shall make every effort to prevent medication errors, falls, and patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care.
• All events related to patient injury, medication errors, and other breeches of patient safety shall be documented in the medical record of those impacted and disclosed to the patient or surrogate. As soon as practicable (but within 24 hours).
• Notify COR of incident and submit an entry in the VA Patient Safety Reporting System, following up with COR as required or requested.
• Inquire about the case/s assigned to them one day prior to the assignment by texting/calling the anesthesia pager/cell phone.
• Evaluate the patient the morning of procedure and entering in CPRS the Immediate Anesthesia Note.
• Document the cases accordingly in the electronic ARK (Anesthesia Record Keeper).
• After the case/s end they should enter the O.R record/postop and any appropriate post operative orders into CPRS.
• If the case ends before 3.30 PM, the physician should check with the in-charge staff/service chief if there are any other assignments.
• The beeper/cell phone call starts after 3.30 PM.
• If the case ends after 3.30 PM, they will finish the case and will be on call via beeper/cell from home afterwards.
• If called back for an emergency, they have to be at the VA within 60 minutes.
• Physicians must complete all mandatory TMS training as per VA policy.
• The physician shall be responsible for using anesthesia equipment and monitoring technologies as they deem necessary, to include but not limited to: Apollo anesthesia machine, Epiq TEE machine, continuous cardiac output monitor, Cerebral oximetry monitor, transducers for arterial line, CVP displayed on the Philips monitor, PICIS ARK (electronic record keeping) system.
• Anesthesiologists shall work or supervise Anesthesiology Residents.
• For general cases, the physician will be working independently and get breaks from VA CRNAs.
• The VA Chief of Service will observe on a PRN basis.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.