Pediatric Anesthesiologist - WakeMed, Raleigh, NC
East Carolina Anesthesia AssociatesJoin East Carolina Anesthesia Associates at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC – Pediatric Anesthesiologists
OVERVIEW
Private practice has finally won the WakeMed contract in the Raleigh region which is an exceptional victory for private practice. We are expanding our vibrant team, and we want you to be a part of this exciting transition. Our physician-led group is currently seeking strong leaders in pediatric anesthesia to provide coverage at WakeMed's three hospitals in the Raleigh area. Many scheduling and call options available. Partnerships and partnership tracks available. This is a stellar opportunity to lead sites through a positive transition and gain a potential stake in partnership with equity stake. We offer stability, longevity, and a culture committed to our providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
- Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
- Maintains patient records.
- Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
- Works closely with surgical specialists.
- Performs venous and arterial punctures.
- Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
- Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
- Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
- Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
- Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
- Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
- Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during course of procedures.
- Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
- Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
- Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
- Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
- Mentors and supervises anesthesiology interns, residents, and fellows.
CASEWORK
- Mix of high acuity and general cases. We are flexible with our scheduling and locations. See casework details below by campus:
- Raleigh (L1 Trauma) - trauma, hearts, peds (approx. 1200 cases/yr), ob, endo, ortho, ent, plastics, podiatry, some heads
- North - general, ortho, gyn (and ob), some endo, podiatry and ent
- Cary - general, ortho, eyes, urology, gyn, some endo and podiatry
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Anesthesiologist must be board certified / board eligible and have completed a pediatric fellowship (or currently enrolled in a Ped fellowship program).
- Physicians must have a NC license or obtain one. Relocation assistance available.
- Must possess strong leadership skills, be self-motivated, and embrace a culture that values collaboration and teamwork.
- Pediatric Fellows are welcome to apply.
ABOUT ECAA ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS
ECAA was established in 1978. We are a wholly physician owned private group that has developed a strategic growth model. We embrace private practice and autonomy while providing innovative patient care that produces quality outcomes. Our practice model allows our partners to manage their divisions autonomously based on their own unique needs.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
To learn more about us and our reputation for positive culture, visit us at www.ecaa.com.