Cardiac Anesthesiologist — Teaching & Research Opportunity

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 395,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Eastern Colorado Health Care System seeks a Physician - Anesthesiologist (Cardiac) to provide anesthesia care in a blended cardiac/general setting in Aurora, CO.

The role offers a competitive federal salary ($395,000–$400,000 per year), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for teaching and research with University of Colorado-affiliated teams. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; deadline 2026-11-30.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• For foreign medical graduates, confirm ECFMG eligibility.
• Appointments may be approved in exceptional circumstances when credentials show high attainment or expertise.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia care alone or supervises trainees or CRNAs.
• Review patient history and pre-anesthesia evaluation; determine anesthesia plan.
• Prescribe anesthesia plan and manage intraoperative care and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Contribute to teaching and advancement of knowledge in the specialty.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent (MD/DO)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Eastern Colorado Health Care System seeks a Physician - Anesthesiologist (Cardiac) to provide anesthesia care in a blended cardiac/general setting in Aurora, CO.

The role offers a competitive federal salary ($395,000–$400,000 per year), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for teaching and research with University of Colorado-affiliated teams. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; deadline 2026-11-30.