Anesthesiologist - Texas

Anesthesiologist (MD/DO):
Position Summary:
The Anesthesiologist is responsible for the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures requiring anesthesia services. This role includes the evaluation and management of patients before, during, and after anesthesia, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations, including medical history review, physical examination, and risk assessment
• Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care
• Monitor patient vital signs and physiologic status throughout procedures
• Manage airway, ventilation, hemodynamics, and fluid balance during anesthesia
• Provide post-anesthesia care and pain management
• Respond to perioperative emergencies and complications
• Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, nurses, and anesthesia care team members
• Supervise and provide medical direction to CRNAs, anesthesiology assistants, and trainees as applicable
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
• Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Anesthesiology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility
• ACLS and BLS certification

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Expertise in airway management and anesthetic techniques
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity and time-sensitive environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Work Environment:

• Hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, procedural suites, and labor and delivery units
• May include on-call, nights, weekends, or holiday coverage depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for airway management and procedural tasks
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring

Requirements:
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.