General And Cardiac Anesthesiologist

University of Pittsburgh Physicians located at U. S. Steel Tower, 57th Floor, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, seeks a General and Cardiac Anesthesiologist to perform preoperative intraoperative, and postoperative care for patients who undergo heart surgery and other related procedures; administer anesthetic or sedation during surgical operations involving the heart, lungs, and other operations of the human chest, and procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and complex multi-stage aortic surgery; monitor patients' physical conditions and bodily reactions to anesthesia during surgical procedures; document all aspects of care directly administered, perform consultations, and communicate with surgeons, patients, family members, and other anesthesia staff; examine patients' medical histories and use diagnostic tests to determine and counteract potential risks or adverse reactions that may occur during surgical procedures; coordinate care and multi-modal pain management plans for patients recovering from surgery and establish preventative health practices at 700 High St., Williamsport PA 17701.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preoperative intraoperative, and postoperative care for patients who undergo heart surgery and other related procedures

• Administer anesthetic or sedation during surgical operations involving the heart, lungs, and other operations of the human chest, and procedures such as minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and complex multi-stage aortic surgery; monitor patients' physical conditions and bodily reactions to anesthesia during surgical procedures

• Document all aspects of care directly administered, perform consultations, and communicate with surgeons, patients, family members, and other anesthesia staff

• Examine patients' medical histories and use diagnostic tests to determine and counteract potential risks or adverse reactions that may occur during surgical procedures

• Coordinate care and multi-modal pain management plans for patients recovering from surgery and establish preventative health practices.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Medical Degree or its equivalent or its foreign equivalent

• Must have completed a residency in Anesthesiology

• Must have completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

• Must be board certified or eligible for certification in Anesthesiology

• Must have a valid, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran