Chief of Anesthesiology opportunity with Loan Repayment at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, KS

Position Information

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking to add a Chief of Anesthesiology to Join our team.  This opportunity offers Loan Repayment and Recruitment / Relocation incentives.  Come and Practice Patient Centered Care while enjoying an excellent work life balance and the unmatched satisfaction of providing for our Nation’s Heroes.  The Chief of Anesthesia Service is the senior leader with responsibility for the overall performance of the Anesthesia unit, including resource management and budget and positions.  You will be a key member of the clinical leadership and report directly to the Chief of Staff.  The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 2 facility located in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a metropolitan population of 500,000. The Medical Center serves Veterans living in 59 counties of the state. The Medical Center also operates six Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Hays, Salina, Hutchinson, Dodge City, Liberal, and Parsons.

The Medical Center is a primary and secondary care facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, secondary care, and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, visual impairment and low vision rehabilitation, spinal cord dysfunction, TBI, polytrauma, pain management, PTSD, homeless, MHICM, prosthetic laboratory/orthotics, and extended care services.

Interested or know someone that may be interested? Contact: Kenneth.mitchell3@va.gov

Community

Welcome to the Heart of the Country!

Wichita, Kansas, recently ranked #1 most uniquely American City by Newsmax magazine, features countless activities and many exciting attractions that will make you proud to call Wichita, "home". As the state's largest city, Wichita is a culturally diverse community with attractions such as museums, galleries, opera, and ballet as well as recreational activities including private and public golf courses and sporting events. Wichita provides residents affordability, short and easy commutes, and a high level of public safety for families. Wichita is also proud of its exceptional educational opportunities- attributes you simply can't find in most metro areas.

US News Link "What's it like to live in Wichita, KS"

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/kansas/attractions/overview

Benefits

Working for the Department of Veteran Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part:

• 49 days paid time off annually including; 26 days paid vacation, 13 days of sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses (subject to budget availability)

• on average federal government pays 75% of your premium on your health care insurance
• possible annual performance bonus of 7.5% up to a max $15,000 annually
• VA contributes 9.6% of your salary toward federal retirement
• No malpractice insurance as you are covered by the federal tort law
• up to 5% matching funds on your 401(k)

Health and Retirement:  https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance

About the VA

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

If interested in learning more information about this position please email an updated CV to:

Kenneth.mitchell3@va.gov