Physician – Anesthesiology

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Physician anesthesiologists evaluate, monitor, and supervise patient care before, during, and after surgery, delivering anesthesia, leading the Anesthesia Care Team (MD/CRNA model), and ensuring optimal patient safety in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery practice. Physician anesthesiologists specialize in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, team player with a favorable work and/or training history.  Kelsey-Seybold anesthesiologists treat children, adolescents, and adults at multiple locations across the Houston area. Procedures include general, orthopedic, endoscopy, plastics/reconstructive, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, ENT, interventional radiology, sedation for pain procedures, and approximately 5 percent pediatric cases involving simple ENT (PE tubes, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, strabismus, simple orthopedics). ASA 1 to 3 patients. No call, weekends, or holidays. Attractive salary with benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to determine an accurate anesthetic plan Determine and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures 
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care professionals
• Work with Anesthesia team, including CRNA’s 
• Complete records of type and amount of anesthesia, patient condition, patient response and medical histories 
• Assess patient recovery and removal to another room following surgery 
• Order laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, X-rays and clinical tests 
• Candidate should also be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to provide optimum care for each patient

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Current American Board of Anesthesiology certification 
• ACLS and PALS certified 
• 2+ years of experience as anesthesiologist in an acute hospital setting

Preferred Qualification: 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

The salary range for this role is $373,500 to $589,500 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.