Anesthesiologist Opportunity at VA West Palm Beach Healthcare System

? Transform Your Career Where Others Vacation: Anesthesiologist Opportunity at VA West Palm Beach Healthcare System

Live in Paradise. Work with Purpose. Serve Those Who Served.

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist to join our growing surgical team. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within the nation’s largest, most advanced healthcare system—the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—while living in one of Florida’s most desirable locations.

? Why Choose the VA in West Palm Beach?

• ? Live where others vacation – West Palm Beach offers year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, top-rated schools, and a rich cultural lifestyle.
• ? Work with purpose – Provide high-quality care to Veterans in a mission-driven environment.
• ?‍?? Collaborate with excellence – Join a well-established, multidisciplinary perioperative team delivering patient-centered care in a modern, fully equipped medical center.

? Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• 401(k): Up to 5% VA Match ($16K value)
• Annual COLA increases
• Up to $200K in Student Loan Repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance available
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
• No employment contract or non-compete clause
• Unmatched time off:
• 26 days annual leave
• 13 days sick leave
• 11 federal holidays
• Up to 5 days CME + $1,000 CME allowance

? Your Role: Anesthesiologist

Provide safe, timely, and patient-focused anesthesia care to Veterans across a broad surgical spectrum. Duties include:

• Pre-anesthesia evaluation and risk stratification
• Development and administration of anesthesia plans (General, Regional, MAC)
• Airway management, pain control, and post-anesthesia care
• Intraoperative monitoring and life support
• Emergency response and critical care consultation
• Collaborative supervision of CRNAs and interdisciplinary teamwork

? Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO degree with completed ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• Board certified/board eligible in Anesthesiology
• Passion for Veteran-centered care

? Life in West Palm Beach

Imagine finishing your workday and heading to the beach, a waterfront café, or a scenic golf course. West Palm Beach is a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, luxury amenities, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Highlights include:

• Mild winters averaging 70°F
• Boating, fishing, and endless outdoor activities
• Cultural gems like the Norton Museum of Art and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
• Vibrant nightlife and historic charm along Clematis Street

? Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a healthcare team that’s passionate, mission-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional care to our nation’s heroes.

? To Apply or Learn More:
Terrance Anderson
National Healthcare Recruiter
? Terrance.Anderson@va.gov

You didn’t go into medicine for the ordinary. Come find your extraordinary with VA in West Palm Beach.

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.Territories.

More than 7.9 million Veterans, their family members, and survivors are enrolled in the VA Health System, with more than 6.3 million seeking treatment each year. Currently, that annual treatment involves 773,600 inpatient visits and 60 million outpatient visits. About 250,000 full-time employees and 90,000 health professional trainees work in interdisciplinary care teams to deliver those patient services daily.

VA's patient population crosses a wide spectrum of individuals, from elderly World War II Veterans, to baby boomer Vietnam Vets, to today's younger heroes who served during the Gulf War era and in the present day Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. VA also serves a growing number of women Veterans, who currently account for seven percent of the total Veteran population.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

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Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 10 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 8.3% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2015, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $18,000, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $24,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years’ service