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Form of workPiedmont Macon's AA and CRNA Job Description (FT Employment)
Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North are seeking additional anesthetists to join our employed anesthesiology practice. This group covers 2 Piedmont hospitals (Piedmont Macon Medical Centers and Piedmont Northside) and 1 ASC. Facilities are within 8-10 minutes of each other with no Trauma service. We are looking for collegial providers with a team mentality.
JOB PURPOSE:
As a member of the team, who practices under the medical direction of anesthesiologists to deliver high-quality, patient centered, evidence-based anesthesia services. The anesthetist cares for patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings including but not limited to surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical responsibilities of the anesthetist will be delegated by an anesthesiologist. Care is directed by an anesthesiologist who shares responsibility for the patient. With the direction of the anesthesiologist the anesthetist will:
Contribute to the preoperative collection and documentation of patient data
Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies
Obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation and anesthesia; perform safety checks as needed
Administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services
Perform all aspects of airway management
Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer
Initiate and administer pharmacological and fluid support of the cardiovascular system
Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to perform clinically as part of an anesthesia care team
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and well-being of the patient while they are under the care of anesthesia
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served
Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques
Effectively maintain all confidential records
Ability to implement and adhere to facility and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to safely facilitate the timely delivery of care and efficient function of the OR
Shifts:
Varies
Total Rewards:
- Competitive compensation and sign on bonus
- Incentive Plan
- CME allowance ($2500)
- Employed APPs are covered under Piedmont's malpractice insurance with $1M per incident and $3M aggregate.
- Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability options
401K: Fidelity Investments (Piedmont will match up to 6% after 1 year. New hires are automatically enrolled at a 3% pre-tax contribution rate - and can increase or decrease that amount, or opt out of the plan at any time.)
PTO: Approximately 25 Days (PTO days accrue with each pay period. Days off are based on traditional 8-hour workdays and will be adjusted accordingly based on schedule.) An additional 40 hours for CME allowance.
Leadership:
Cathy Davis
Lifestyle:
Comprised of over 22 hospitals, more than 1000 employed physicians, and over 250 physician and specialist offices across Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering high quality care.
Macon is a city undergoing an impressive downtown revitalization that encompasses two new boutique hotels with rooftop bars and much dining, entertainment, art, shopping, and several local farmers and crafts markets. It is home to the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, Central Georgia Greek Festival, Bragg Jam, etc.
It has many art galleries, iconic venues & theaters, brew pubs, historic bars & restaurants (many of which are locally owned), shops and boutiques. included in the many museums home to Macon are Hay House, Cannonball House, Tubman Museum, Museum of Arts & Sciences, Allman Brothers Museum at The Big House, and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
Macon also has many parks, one of which is a very unique park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, hoping to be named Georgia's first national park very soon! Macon also has two dog parks.
Macon has a rich music history, which can be explored through The Museum at Capricorn, Mercer University's preservation of Macon's music legends-from Otis Redding to the Allman Brothers. And, construction has begun on a new amphitheater!
Macon is home to Mercer University, Wesleyan College, & Middle Georgia State University. If you like water, Macon has year-round recreation at both Amerson River Park at the Ocmulgee River and Lake Tobosofkee!
Disclaimer:
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
