Physician- Anesthesiologist (Pain)

Physician- Anesthesiologist (Pain)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah

Salary Range: $250000 - $400000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. This is an open continuous announcement for a full-time Anesthesiologist. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered until the vacancy is filled.

Major Duties:

• The pain anesthesiologist diagnoses and treats acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain using medications, nerve blocks, and procedures like radiofrequency ablation, managing patients before, during (e.g., epidurals for labor), and after surgery, and coordinating care to improve function and quality of life, often using a multidisciplinary approach. Develop individualized treatment plans for chronic pain management. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as nerve blocks, spinal injections, and other interventional techniques. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including primary care physicians, surgeons, and mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Participate in patient education and counseling about pain management options and techniques. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the VA's electronic health record system. Engage in ongoing research and continuous learning to stay current with advancements in pain management and anesthesiology. Contribute to the training and mentorship of residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized at this time Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized at this time Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact EDRP coordinator Michael Campbell, michael.campbell6@va.gov for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm with on call on some weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Experience in diagnosing and treating patients with chronic pain conditions. Proficiency in performing interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation, and other advanced pain management techniques. Skilled in the use of fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques for interventional pain procedures. Competence in the interpretation of diagnostic imaging related to musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical. Ability to work long hours, often standing for extended periods during surgeries and other medical procedures. Precise hand-eye coordination to perform tasks such as inserting needles, intubations, and managing delicate equipment. Capacity to assist with patient positioning and transfer, as well as lifting medical equipment and supplies. Good vision, including depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors, to monitor patient vital signs, read medical instruments, and calibrate equipment. Adequate hearing to communicate with surgical teams and patients, and to monitor auditory signals and alarms from medical devices. Physical ability to move quickly and efficiently within an operating room or clinic environment, including bending, reaching, and navigating spaces with limited room. Capacity to quickly adjust to changing circumstances and respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.

How to Apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/30/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBSU-12865956-26-CJS in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30