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Anesthesiology - Physician at Minneapolis VA Health Care System - Wander Staffing summary:

This role involves providing on-call anesthesiology services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, supporting a variety of major surgical procedures with an experienced and certified physician. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia, medically directing CRNAs, and responding promptly to on-call emergencies on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The position offers competitive hourly compensation with malpractice coverage and a paid orientation period in a hospital setting with a busy surgical caseload.

Anesthesiologists for the VA in Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking 1-2 Anesthesiologists to provide On-Call services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.

Our company previously held the full-time Anesthesiologist contract at this facility, as well as the current CRNA contract.

IF INTERESTED : Please send

1. CV (at least two years of experience)
2. License (any state, full & unrestricted)
3. ABA certification
4. BLS, ACLS (through AHA – we have a source if you need)
5. DEA

LOCATION: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

START DATE and DURATION:

1. Anticipated start 12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026, with extensions possible (understanding that start date may shift due to credentialing, security, notice to your current employer if applicable, etc.)
2. Note: the duration is a contract between us and the Government. Like any other job, if life means you must leave, you just give us 60-day notice. We do not have a non-compete clause.

COMPENSATION

(All rates listed are 1099, all-inclusive)

• On-Call (from home): $120/hour
• On-Call Holidays (from home): $150/hour
• Call-Back: $475/hour
• Estimated Annual Hours: Approximately 6,244 on-call hours (weekdays, weekends, holidays) and 1,560 call-back hours per year.
• Example Earnings: One week of call (Monday–Friday plus a weekend) totals $14,160 , with an additional $4,750–$14,250 for 10–30 hours of call-back.
• Total potential for that week: $18,910–$28,410.
• Professional Liability Coverage: Med Malpractice + Tail provided. 

SCHEDULE

• Weekday Call: Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Call: Saturday, 7:00 a.m. through Monday, 7:00 a.m.
• Holiday Call: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.

SCHEDULE NOTES:

1. Must be available within 15 min by phone & on-site within 60 min
2. May not work at another facility during on-call shifts (concurrent call is not acceptable)
3. Be available for phone consultations with VA residents & physicians
4. There is a CRNA is on-call simultaneously

ORIENTATION:

1. A two-week (paid) orientation will be provided for new Anesthesiologists
2. Week 1: will include an introduction to all Operating Rooms & Anesthesia policies & procedures
3. Week 2: new Anesthesiologists will be paired with a staff Anesthesiologist

DEPARTMENT:

1. Hospital is open 24/7/365
2. Staff makeup is 12 Anesthesiologists & 28 CRNAs
3. On average, thirteen (13) operating rooms & 2-3 out of OR procedure rooms (GI, Cardiac Cath Lab & IR) staffed daily
4. Average annual case load is approximately 6085 cases performed in OR surgical suites & approximately 700 procedures requiring anesthesia support in procedure rooms

TYPES OF CASES:

1. Predominate patient age is 65 – 75, & average ASA is 3 – 5
2. The VA conducts cardiac cases (angioplasty, stents, ablation, open heart, CABS & value repair & replacements), large vascular cases (aneurysms) & cancer surgeries with over 66% of cases classified as major surgery (cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, & major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic & ophthalmologic operations)
3. Diagnostic TEE for medical & surgical patients, & emergency airway management.

MODEL:

Anesthesiologists may personally administer anesthesia or may medically direct CRNAs or anesthesiology residents

NUANCES ABOUT THIS VA CONTRACT:

1. This is an open Government solicitation, so you may see generic adds for these positions. Solicitation is open source and can be viewed online
2. Proposals are due to the Government Nov 4th, with award soon after that. We are the likely awardees based on our prior and current work at this facility.
3. Interested and qualified Anesthesiologists must be submitted with the proposal.

ABOUT WANDER STAFFING:

1. Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Major.
2. Not an agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim”, or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
   

Keywords:

anesthesiologist, on-call anesthesia, VA healthcare, medical directing CRNAs, surgical anesthesiology, physician anesthesiology jobs, anesthesia certification, hospital anesthesia services, perioperative care, anesthesia on-call shifts

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