CAA Needed for OR Coverage Near San Juan, NM

Job description

About the facility

The hospital facility provides comprehensive surgical services across multiple specialties including orthopedics, trauma, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, endoscopy, neurosurgery, pediatrics, dental surgery, and cardiac catheterization procedures. The facility maintains a full-service operating room environment equipped to handle diverse case types from routine procedures to complex surgical interventions. The anesthesia department operates with a collaborative team-based approach to deliver quality perioperative care.

About the facility location

New Mexico offers diverse recreational opportunities and natural attractions throughout the state. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore distinctive geological formations, national parks, and recreational areas that provide year-round activities including hiking, skiing, and cultural experiences. The region features unique attractions ranging from underground caverns to mountain tramways, along with artistic and cultural destinations that showcase the area's rich heritage and natural beauty.

About the clinician's workday

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant will provide anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical procedures including general bread and butter cases, orthopedic surgeries, regional procedures, trauma cases, OB/GYN operations, urology procedures, endoscopic cases, neurological surgeries, healthy pediatric cases, dental procedures, and cardiac catheterization lab support. The position requires day shift coverage with scheduling preference for five 8-hour shifts or full-time Monday through Thursday arrangement. Board certification is required for this role, and no call coverage responsibilities are included. The clinician will work collaboratively within the anesthesia team to ensure optimal patient care and safety throughout the perioperative period.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
• Support staff: Anesthesia team including nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• % Hands on: 0%
• Supervision/medical direction: Other
• Staffing model: Team-based anesthesia coverage model

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