Summary
Baylor College of Medicine at Ben Taub Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Regional Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesiology Department. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered regional anesthesia care, including acute pain management and advanced nerve block techniques. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist with specialized training or significant experience in regional anesthesia.
Compensation & Benefits:
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-Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training.
-Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Job Duties
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-Administer a wide range of regional anesthesia techniques, including peripheral nerve blocks, neuraxial blocks (spinal/epidural), and ultrasound-guided procedures.
-Collaborate with surgical, medical, and nursing teams to develop and execute individualized anesthesia care plans.
-Provide intraoperative anesthesia care and postoperative pain management with an emphasis on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
-Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
-Participate in the development of best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based protocols in regional anesthesia.
-Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
-Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
Minimum Qualifications
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-MD or DO from an accredited institution.
-Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program.
-Fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine (preferred).
-Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology (ABA or equivalent).
-Active and unrestricted medical license in Texas.
Experience:
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-Minimum 2 years post-residency clinical experience preferred (new fellowship grads welcome).
-Strong clinical expertise in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques.
-Experience with multimodal pain management approaches.
Skills and Abilities:
-Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
-Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
-Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation best practices.
Working Conditions:
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-Hospital-based environment including ORs, pre-op, PACU, and procedural areas.
-May involve early morning, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and hazardous materials.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
