Chief of Anesthesiology $390K-$400K | West Haven, CT

Position Overview

Lead as Chief of Anesthesiology at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. This federal position offers a competitive salary of $390,000 - $400,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, and leadership over anesthesia services. Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in anesthesia specialty.
• Supervise anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
• Manage on-call services including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Oversee staff assignments, performance appraisals, training, and clinical privileges.
• Handle administrative duties like workload reports, personnel actions, and policy execution.
• Facilitate patient access and referrals.

Qualifications

• Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Authoritative knowledge in anesthesia.
• U.S. Citizenship preferred; MD or equivalent from accredited school.
• Unrestricted medical license.
• Proficient in English; pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Facility Details

• VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT.
• Veterans Health Administration facility providing comprehensive care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $390,000 - $400,000 annually.
• EDRP: Eligible for up to $200,000 student loan repayment (1-5 years).
• PTO: 50-55 days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME days possible).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) + 401K with up to 5% VA match.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, long-term care.
• CME: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time board-certified).
• Malpractice: 100% paid with tail coverage.
• No employment contract; moonlighting allowed.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Call: Responsible for on-call coverage (nights, weekends, holidays).