Position: Anesthesiologist (Board Certified/Board Eligible)
Location: On-site Dorn VA Healthcare System (Columbia, SC)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Positions: 5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
Period of Performance: Base year of one (1) year with four (4) one-year option periods
Compensation: $300.00 per hour
Health & Welfare: $5.09 per hour if benefits are not provided
Clearance: No Secret Clearance Required
Team PAC Group LLC is seeking qualified Board Certified or Board Eligible Anesthesiologists to provide on-site anesthesiology physician services at the Dorn VA Healthcare System in Columbia, South Carolina, in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Scope of Services
The Contractor’s physician(s) shall provide Anesthesiology Physician Services on-site in accordance with VA policies, procedures, clinical standards, and Facility Medical Staff Bylaws to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications (VA Evaluation Aligned)
Education:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Licensure:
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Physicians with any history of restricted, suspended, revoked, surrendered, or denied licensure will not be considered
Board Certification:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
Clinical Experience (REQUIRED):
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical anesthesiology experience following completion of residency
- Experience must be sufficient to support VA credentialing and privileging requirements
Certifications:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Credentialing & Privileging:
- Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements in accordance with VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21
- No services may be rendered until privileges are approved by the Facility Medical Executive Board and the Medical Center Director
- VHA Directive 1100.20 – Credentialing of Health Care Providers: Link
- VHA Directive 1100.21 – Privileging: Link
Technical Proficiency:
- Demonstrated clinical competency in anesthesiology
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Training Requirements:
- Completion of all VA-mandated training, including EHR, BLS/ACLS, and other required educational modules
Citizenship:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) in compliance with Immigration and Nationality Act and E-Verify requirements
Professional Responsibilities
- Deliver anesthesia services in compliance with VA standards of care
- Maintain active licensure, certifications, and required continuing medical education (CME)
- Adhere to all VA Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, and regulations
- Provide documentation as required to support credentialing, privileging, and re-privileging
Candidate Incentives / Transition Support
- Candidates are encouraged to remain 12 months in the contracting role to support team stability and ensure a smooth transition.
- In the event a candidate desires to transition to a government position, if a government position becomes available, PAC Group provides structured backfill support and guidance to facilitate a smooth move.
- Working as a contractor may increase eligibility for future government opportunities.
Government Career Benefits / Incentives
Candidates who later transition into a government position at the Dorn VA Healthcare System may be eligible for:
- Step 5: placement within the federal pay scale
- Federal service credit for prior military service, including up to 10 years for retirement calculations
- Student loan repayment programs (deferred or paid in full, depending on prior service and eligibility)
- Onboarding timelines: Approximately 12 months for physicians, 6–9 months for nurses
Why Us?
- Focus entirely on patient care — no private insurance billing
- Serve Veterans in a mission-driven, multidisciplinary environment
- Access ongoing federal training and professional development
- Prior military service counts toward federal retirement (if applicable)
Required Submission Documents
- Updated resume with all education and employment gaps fully explained
- Submit your application or interest on our website or by email to patrick@gopacgroup.com