Anesthesiologists for the VA in Minneapolis, MN
We are seeking 1-2 Anesthesiologists to provide On-Call services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Our company previously held the full-time Anesthesiologist contract at this facility, as well as the current CRNA contract.
IF INTERESTED: Please send
- CV (at least two years of experience)
- License (any state, full & unrestricted)
- ABA certification
- BLS, ACLS (through AHA – we have a source if you need)
- DEA
LOCATION: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
START DATE and DURATION:
- Anticipated start 12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026, with extensions possible (understanding that start date may shift due to credentialing, security, notice to your current employer if applicable, etc.)
- Note: the duration is a contract between us and the Government. Like any other job, if life means you must leave, you just give us 60-day notice. We do not have a non-compete clause.
COMPENSATION
(All rates listed are 1099, all-inclusive)
- On-Call (from home): $120/hour
- On-Call Holidays (from home): $150/hour
- Call-Back: $475/hour
- Estimated Annual Hours: Approximately 6,244 on-call hours (weekdays, weekends, holidays) and 1,560 call-back hours per year.
- Example Earnings: One week of call (Monday–Friday plus a weekend) totals $14,160, with an additional $4,750–$14,250 for 10–30 hours of call-back.
- Total potential for that week: $18,910–$28,410.
- Professional Liability Coverage: Med Malpractice + Tail provided.
SCHEDULE
- Weekday Call: Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Call: Saturday, 7:00 a.m. through Monday, 7:00 a.m.
- Holiday Call: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
- Must be available within 15 min by phone & on-site within 60 min
- May not work at another facility during on-call shifts (concurrent call is not acceptable)
- Be available for phone consultations with VA residents & physicians
- There is a CRNA is on-call simultaneously
ORIENTATION:
- A two-week (paid) orientation will be provided for new Anesthesiologists
- Week 1: will include an introduction to all Operating Rooms & Anesthesia policies & procedures
- Week 2: new Anesthesiologists will be paired with a staff Anesthesiologist
DEPARTMENT:
- Hospital is open 24/7/365
- Staff makeup is 12 Anesthesiologists & 28 CRNAs
- On average, thirteen (13) operating rooms & 2-3 out of OR procedure rooms (GI, Cardiac Cath Lab & IR) staffed daily
- Average annual case load is approximately 6085 cases performed in OR surgical suites & approximately 700 procedures requiring anesthesia support in procedure rooms
TYPES OF CASES:
- Predominate patient age is 65 – 75, & average ASA is 3 – 5
- The VA conducts cardiac cases (angioplasty, stents, ablation, open heart, CABS & value repair & replacements), large vascular cases (aneurysms) & cancer surgeries with over 66% of cases classified as major surgery (cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, & major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic & ophthalmologic operations)
- Diagnostic TEE for medical & surgical patients, & emergency airway management.
MODEL:
Anesthesiologists may personally administer anesthesia or may medically direct CRNAs or anesthesiology residents
NUANCES ABOUT THIS VA CONTRACT:
- This is an open Government solicitation, so you may see generic adds for these positions. Solicitation is open source and can be viewed online
- Proposals are due to the Government Nov 4th, with award soon after that. We are the likely awardees based on our prior and current work at this facility.
- Interested and qualified Anesthesiologists must be submitted with the proposal.
ABOUT WANDER STAFFING:
- Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Major.
- Not an agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim”, or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
