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Position Overview
The Anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive perioperative medical management and anesthesia care for adult and pediatric orthopedic patients. Working closely with orthopedic surgeons, surgical teams, and CRNAs, you will oversee pre-operative risk assessment, perform advanced ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, direct intraoperative management, and optimize post-operative acute pain regimens.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute individualized, evidence-based anesthesia plans tailored for complex orthopedic, spine, and joint restoration procedures.
- Perform high-volume, advanced regional anesthesia procedures, including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, continuous nerve catheter insertions, and neuraxial blocks.
- Direct intraoperative hemodynamic stability, airway management, and anesthesia delivery during general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) cases.
- Oversee and collaborate with CRNAs and perioperative clinical staff to ensure seamless patient throughput and patient safety.
- Manage post-anesthesia recovery protocols and acute post-operative pain strategies to facilitate early patient mobilization and discharge.
- Maintain complete and precise clinical documentation in accordance with practice standards and Nevada regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education & Clinical Training
- Medical Degree: M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) from an accredited medical school.
- Residency: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program (4 years).
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice in anesthesiology post-residency (or completion of specialty-specific fellowship training, such as regional anesthesia, cardiothoracic, pediatric, or trauma anesthesiology).
- Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
Nevada Licensure & Legal Requirements
- Nevada Medical License: Valid, active, and unencumbered medical license issued by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (for M.D.) or the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (for D.O.).
- Pharmacy & Controlled Substances: Active State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License and a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
- Life Support Certifications: Active American Heart Association (AHA) certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Advanced expertise in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (USGRA) and acute pain management protocols.
- Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or high-volume outpatient surgical environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for directing interdisciplinary surgical teams.