About this role
Position Requirements
Description
Conveniently located in the heart of Knoxville, TN, Turkey Creek Medical Center offers a range of services. As part of Tennova Healthcare, one of the state's largest health networks, Turkey Creek features a 24/7 emergency room, ICU, advanced surgical suites, a dedicated heart hospital, and much more. The new Tennova Surgery Center West, connected to the Medical Center, offers four fully equipped operating rooms and two advanced endoscopic suites.
Awards
Received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Chest Pain—MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award
Awarded an “A” in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Case Assignments
Variety of cases, including general surgery, GI, cardiac, eye cases, and simple pediatric cases
Shifts
Contact us for more information.
Team
Leadership
Dr. Christopher Gilbertson, Chief Anesthesiologist
Team Highlights
Requirements
Responsibilities
Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
Performance of clinical intervention as needed
Requirements
M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
ECFMG and FLEX
Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
Currently licensed as a physician
Lifestyle
Knoxville, TN:
The city of Knoxville, TN, was founded in 1791 and is now the focal point of East Tennessee. Known for a high livability quotient, it was ranked as one of “10 Best Value Cities for 2011” by Kiplinger. For sports fans, history enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, and arts aficionados, Knoxville is a great home base. The city is within a one-day drive of half of the mainland U.S. population and offers convenient access to three major interstate highways.
Area Attractions:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park an hour away
Sunsphere
Zoo Knoxville
Knoxville Museum of Art and East Tennessee History Center
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
Schools and Colleges:
University of Tennessee, Maryville College, Pellissippi State Community College
Blue Grass Elementary School, Farragut Middle School, L & N STEM Academy
Total Rewards
Contact us for more information on our compensation package
Sign-on Incentives (Bonus with/without retention, Training Assistance, or Loan Repayment)
Generous paid time off
Generous benefits package, including:
Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
401(k)
Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
Leadership and professional development opportunities
EEO Statement
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About North American Partners in Anesthesia
As a clinician-led organization, North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) is redefining healthcare, delivering unsurpassed excellence to its partners and patients every day. Since its founding by physicians in 1986, NAPA has grown to become one of the nation’s leading single-specialty anesthesia and perioperative management companies, serving more than 3 million patients annually in more than 500 healthcare facilities nationwide.
Our highly skilled teams of clinicians participate in groundbreaking leadership development and customer service training programs to deliver optimal results to patients, surgeons, healthcare administrators, and staff. Through our exceptional perioperative leadership, research, innovations, and state-of-the-art technologies, NAPA offers real solutions driven by evidence-based outcomes to dramatically accelerate operational efficiencies, increase satisfaction ratings, and enhance safety and profitability.
What you'll do
- Responsible for the medical management of patients during surgery and other medical procedures. This includes pre-anesthesia assessment, discussing anesthetic options, and monitoring the patient's physiological condition.
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