Reference #87773  Anesthesiologist Assistants Job - (Group: Academic)

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Essential Information [ show unanswered questions ]

Facility Name
University New Mexico-Department of Anesthesiology
Facility Street
2701 Frontier NE Room 110
Facility City
Albuquerque
Facility State
New Mexico
Facility Zip Code
87131
Facility Country
United States
Facility Web Site
http://hsc.unm.edu/anesthesiology/default.shtml
Duration of position
Full Time
Brief Description
Staff AA-C
Full Description
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is internationally known for its innovative medial education. Under the direction of an anesthesiologist, assists in the administration of general and regional anesthesia to surgical and non-surgical procedure patients. Interprets and records patient's physiological and pharmacological status. Provides continuity of care during the pre-op and post-op period. Responds to life-threatening situations as required.

Employment Status:
W-2 (Employee) or
1099 (Independent Contractor)
W-2
Start Date
Immediate
Definite Job
or a Pending Job:
Definite Job
How often will AA be on call?
Negotiable
Day off after call?
Always
How often the AA
will be doing each of the following:
Chronic Pain Management
Cardiac Anesthesia
Thoracic Anesthesia
Major Vascular Anesthesia
Obstetric Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Neuroanesthesia
Trauma Anesthesia
Critical Care Medicine
Anesthesia for outpatient surgery
Office based Anesthesia
Administrative/ Leadership Duties

Job Information and Duties

Number of AAs needed?
4
Number of AAs
10
Number of Anesthesia technicians
8
Number of Full-time anesthesiologists
27
Number of Part-time anesthesiologists
5
Number of Full-time CRNAs
12
Number of Part-time CRNAs
1
Will AA insert Central Venous catheters?
Negotiable
Will AA insert arterial catheters?
Negotiable
Will AA insert lumbar epidural catheters?
Negotiable
Will AA administer spinal anesthesia?
Negotiable
Will AA administer Axillary Brachial Plexus Blocks?
Negotiable
Will AA administer other regional anesthesia blocks?
Negotiable
Will AA be a hospital employee?
No
Will AA be an Anesthesia Group employee?
Yes

Job Requirements [ show unanswered questions ]

Subspecialty Fellowship Required?
No
Is a current ACLS card required?
Yes
Is a current PALS card required?
Negotiable

Salary and Income Information [ show unanswered questions ]

Amount of Sign-on Bonus
$10,000
Sign-on Bonus commitment
Two yrs
Does this job provide Salary Income?
Yes
Does this job provide time and 1/2 pay for hours greater than 40 in a week?
Negotiable
Weeks Paid Educational Leave
None
Weeks Paid Vacation
4 Weeks
Medical Insurance Paid
Yes
Disability Insurance Paid
Yes
Retirement Plan Paid
Yes
Interview Expenses Paid
Yes
Does this job provide Percentage Income?
No
Does this job provide Income as a Full Partner in a group practice?
No
Does this job provide Other Income from Hospital as an employee?
No

Anesthesia Group Information

Anesthesia Group Name
University of New Mexico - Dept. of Anesthesiology
Anesthesia Group Web Site
http://hsc.unm.edu/anesthesiology/default.shtml
Does Anesthesia Group have an exclusive contract?
Yes

Facility Information [ show unanswered questions ]

Name of Anesthesiologist who is the Medical Director and years with group
Nivine Doran (10 years)
Name of Anesthesiologist Assistant(s)
Greg Parkhurst, Chad Marchand, Jake Menke, Kevin Kopacz
Name of Surgeon who works with group
George Wermly
Why is the group needing more AAs?
Growing Practice
Is practice limited to one hospital or involves several hospitals?
One Hospital
Practice involves a Surgery Center
Yes
Practice involves Office Based Anesthesia?
No
Is there a CRNA training program?
No
Is there an Anesthesiologist Assistant training program?
No
Average daily census of hospital
401-500
Number of licensed beds
401-500
Number of surgical cases per year
10,001-20,000
Number of OB deliveries per year
1,301-1,400
City Population
500,000-1 million
Catchment area for the Hospital
1 million-2 million
City Web Site
http://www.cabq.gov/
Public School Web site
http://www.aps.edu
Private School Web site
http://www.aa.edu/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Other

Name of a reference person
John Wills, MD, MBA
Reference's email
jwills@salud.unm.edu
Reference's phone
505-272-2730

Contact Information [ show unanswered questions ]

Company Name
University of New Mexico, Department of Anesthesiology
Contact Name
John Wills, MD, MBA
Contact Street Address 1
MSC11 6120
Contact Street Address 2
1 University of New Mexico
Contact City
Albuquerque
Contact State
New Mexico
Contact Zip Code
87131
Contact Country
United States
Contact Voice Phone
505-272-2727
Contact Fax
505-272-1300
Contact Web Site
http://hsc.unm.edu/anesthesiology/default.shtml
Preferred Contact Method
Email

Post Information

Date Posted 05/19/08 05:05pm
Last Updated 07/01/08 09:08pm
Posted By PANSTINE@SALUD.UNM.EDU (John Wills, MD, MBA)
Reference # 87773
Priority General Posting
Section Anesthesiologist Assistants
Form Type Job
User Type Group: Academic
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