Anesthesiology Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:
An anesthesiologist provides anesthesia care to Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and their dependents. This role involves thorough pre-operative assessments including patient history, physical examinations, and review of diagnostic studies to ensure safe anesthesia administration. The physician must adhere to hospital policies and community standards in delivering quality care.
The anesthesiologist is board-certified by the ABA and is charged with delivering anesthesia care to our Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and their dependents. This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy and must meet community standards. This position performs pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthetic risk assessment. Evaluation includes obtaining relevant history, performing physical exam, reviewing vital signs, lab values and all other relevant diagnostic studies prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record.
Keywords:
anesthesiology, anesthesia care, pre-operative assessment, medical evaluation, patient safety, physician, veterans healthcare, surgical procedures, pain management, board-certified anesthesiologist
