Academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist - Teaching & Trauma Care

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9.5% retirement matching

37 paid days off annually

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation bonus

DEA fee-exempt site

CME allowance and dedicated CME time

EPIC electronic health record system

Temporary staffing incentive: $90/hr

Job summary

Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA) in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team in Denver. DHHA is a leading safety-net system with Level I trauma capabilities and a strong emphasis on health equity and resident education.

Attending anesthesiologists receive University of Colorado faculty appointments and contribute to clinical practice, education, and scholarship while mentoring

Qualifications

• Medical degree and board certification in anesthesiology required.
• Completion of accredited residency programs and fellowships or equivalent.
• Academic appointment and teaching responsibilities in a university system.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counters adverse reactions.
• Administers anesthetic or sedation during procedures using local, IV, spinal, or caudal methods.
• Provides life support and airway management and prepares patients for emergency surgery.
• Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition during procedures.
• Examines patients, reviews history, and uses tests to assess surgical risk.
• Coordinates anesthesia with surgeons and consults with staff on anesthetic plans.
• Determines when patients recover enough to transfer or go home after outpatient surgery.

Skills

Teaching/mentoring residents

Clinical anesthesia

Education

Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School

Job description

Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA) in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team in Denver. DHHA is a leading safety-net system with Level I trauma capabilities and a strong emphasis on health equity and resident education.

Attending anesthesiologists receive University of Colorado faculty appointments and contribute to clinical practice, education, and scholarship while mentoring