Assistant Physician Anesthesiology

The Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden with the Akutspital Herisau and the Psychiatrischen Zentrum AR in Herisau ensures the expanded basic medical care for the population in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and is also the first point of contact for a large part of the population in the surrounding region. Both locations are relevant for care for the canton and beyond.

In the Department of Anesthesiology under the leadership of Mr. Markus Bischoff, we are looking for an assistant physician (female/male) with a workload of 80-100% starting 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.
As an assistant physician of our department, a special opportunity awaits you and for us! Only for one year have we been a Category B training center, and we want to continue learning together with you, consolidate structures, and shape a culture that steadily improves for you as well as future colleagues.

Your tasks

• Our goal is to accompany you step by step on the way to the specialist title in Anesthesiology
• After careful induction, you will take over tasks independently - always under the supervision of an experienced specialist (female/male)
• You will conduct preoperative briefing discussions and stand by patients as a competent and empathetic contact person
• With respect and a sense of responsibility, you will accompany your patients through the anesthesia and the entire perioperative phase
• Step by step, you will develop and deepen your practical skills in general and regional anesthesia
• Depending on qualification and progress, you will grow into expanded tasks, e.g., in operating room management including efficient, economical, and above all, safe processes

Your profile

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for our field of expertise with the goal of acquiring the specialist title in Anesthesiology
• Willingness to venture new things and accept challenges
• Professional, reliable, and appreciative demeanor as well as an appropriate communication style
• Initial experience as an assistant physician - whether in anesthesia or another specialty with direct patient contact - is an advantage
• You bring the ability for self-reflection, willingness to learn, team spirit, and a responsible way of working
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing (native language or at least level C1)
• You have completed a degree in the Swiss state examination or a recognized medical degree from an EU/EFTA state