Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - Pediatrics

CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant) - Pediatric Children's WI

In the MCW/Children's Wisconsin partnership, there's no greater priority than the care of our kids.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an academic partner to Children's Wisconsin, the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. This free-standing 306-bed children's hospital ranks as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

We are actively seeking Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to join the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division.

At Children's Wisconsin, anesthesia care is provided using a team model that includes involving faculty anesthesiologists providing direct care and medical direction of anesthesiology fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers including certified nurse anesthetists (CRNA) and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAA). Anesthesia services are provided at the main hospital, its pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center, and at other satellite locations, to a full range of healthy and critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including adults with persistent pediatric problems.

The successful candidate must possess the desire and ability to provide the highest quality anesthesia care to a complex pediatric patient population, working directly under the supervision of our Pediatric Anesthesiologists and as part of a team of highly trained and dedicated team of CAAs and CRNAs.

Applicants should expect that exposure to different care environments will be dependent on patient care needs and the capabilities of members of the care team, with patient safety and experience as the primary considerations. Initial assignments will be structured and supported with emphasis on development of professional skills in the CW environment, especially for those without prior pediatric experience.

For more information about our program please visit: http://www.mcw.edu/Anesthesiology

In this role you will:

• Administer general and local anesthesia
• Maintain anesthesia delivery systems and monitors, including testing and calibration
• Prepare patients to be effectively monitored
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Make recommendations regarding anesthetic care plans
• Perform post-procedure tests on patients to ensure that they are recovering well
• Responsible for the operation of anesthesia equipment to monitor patients while delivering direct anesthesia care.
• Provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality.
• Obtain complete patient medical histories, conducting physical exams, and pre-procedure interviews
• Review the complete patient medical history to confirm its authenticity with the patient/family to ensure it is accurate with the physical exams and pre-procedure interviews
• Administer/order required diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Work with Anesthesiologists to determine the next step of prep for the procedures and begin the stages of prepping the patient for the procedure
• Employ CPR or other emergency procedures as indicated
• Perform various administrative duties that might involve collecting medical records, conducting patient chart reviews, and following up with patients/families pre or post procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

Position Highlights

* Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
* Role dedicated to pediatrics with ability to grow and develop expertise in pediatric subspecialities
* Flexible scheduling: 3x13s, 4x10s, 7x70s
* No Weekend Call, opportunity for premium pay
* Medical Supervision of 1:2

**Highly competitive Sign-On**

Benefits
* 8% matching 403(b) after two years of employment
* 20 days vacation and 8 observed holidays + paid sick time
* CME annual allowance -$ 2,000
* Potential to pick up additional shifts
* Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
* Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement program, wellness programs, and more special benefits

Since 1965 when we established ourselves as an independent Department, we have experienced dramatic clinical, scientific, and academic growth; and throughout the years have consistently been recognized by our peers in the Medical College of Wisconsin and its affiliated hospitals for our leadership and innovation. We are constantly growing and adapting to meet the needs of our patients and our communities. Our faculty team currently includes Anesthesiologists, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants, four mental-health specialists and scientists dedicated exclusively to research.

The faculty provides more than 63,000 anesthetics annually in more than 100 anesthetizing locations on any given day, considering all affiliate hospitals, operating rooms, and out-of-the-OR locations. Our team provides exemplary patient care through the consistent delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered medicine; education of both residents and advanced practice professionals; and the pursuit of research interests that will define novel therapies in a dynamic and growing academic environment.

Patient Care

We provide care in several different locations throughout the Milwaukee area, including:

• Children's Wisconsin, a 298-bed ACS-verified Level 1 Children's Surgery Center and Level 1 Trauma Center, and one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals that features a 72-bed PICU, a Pain Management & Headache Center and an ambulatory pediatric surgery center.

Education

In addition to our Physician resident and fellow training programs, we offer a Master of Science in Anesthesia program - one of just 12 in the nation. We launched our program in 2016, recognizing a growing need for skilled anesthetists in Wisconsin and throughout the country. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Research

Research in the Department is internationally recognized for its contributions to calcium channel biophysics, vascular reactivity, myocardial protection, and experimental neurosciences, with a focus on traumatic brain injury and the physiology and pharmacology of pain modulation. Our research is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin, the VA, American Heart Association and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, among others.

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW's commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs. MCW's benefits specific to mental health include:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter: Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions: 80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW's functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Lauren Martin - APP Recruiter - laumartin@mcw.edu - 414-955-5702

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.