Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate professor or Professor) Obstetric Anesthesiologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 355,400 - 373,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Eco Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Obstetric Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to join our Obstetric Anesthesia Section in Aurora, CO. The role requires fellowship training in obstetric anesthesiology and board eligibility or equivalent certification.

The attending provides obstetric anesthesia care, mentors trainees, and participates in teaching and scholarly activities across affiliated hospitals.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado.
• Board eligible or diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, or foreign training recognized as equivalent.
• Fellowship-trained in obstetric anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric anesthesia care for high-risk patients, including labor analgesia and perioperative management.
• Teach and mentor residents and fellows; participate in academic activities.
• Operate in OR, labor and delivery, radiology, and outpatient centers with appropriate supervision.
• Contribute to teaching and scholarly activities within the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical education

Strong knowledge of Anesthesiology

Leadership potential

Education

Fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology

Job description

Overview

University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Anesthesiology has an opening for a full-time Obstetric Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to join our Obstetric Anesthesia Section. The chief responsibility of the department is to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals deliver top-tier anesthetic care as well as comprehensive perioperative care. The anesthesiologist provides specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our strong academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is known for its distinctive and productive research programs, world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and established partnerships in business, industry and government.

Key Responsibilities

• The attending obstetric anesthesiologist administers care alone or supervises physicians-in-training (residents), certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified anesthesiologist assistants. When working alone, he/she/they examines the patient before and after anesthesia, writes pre and post anesthesia orders, confirms that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction, manages the anesthetic period, and follows the patient as long as is appropriate in the post anesthesia period.
• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for high-risk obstetric patients, including labor analgesia, managing perioperative care during obstetric procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Also provides solo obstetric and fetal anesthesia care at the Colorado Fetal Care Center, located at the Children\'s Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Engage in clinical education and potential leadership roles in various academic and clinical settings. The position is full-time and will include clinical duties at University of Colorado School of Medicine affiliated hospitals.
• Maintain strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine; experience in teaching Anesthesiology; fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology.
• As an attending anesthesiologist, perform services in the operating room, labor and delivery area, radiology, and the outpatient procedure center, with coverage by one or more attendings at all times to provide services where safe.
• Contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School, including preparing and delivering lectures, serving as a preceptor, and providing one-on-one instruction; contribute to the advancement of knowledge by clinical or laboratory research.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

We offer generous benefits and substantial holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks and programs with the CU Advantage program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor

• All attending anesthesiologists must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• All are expected to be either board eligible or a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, or to hold certification of foreign training recognized as equivalent.
• Applicants must be fellowship-trained in obstetric anesthesiology.

Associate Professor

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Board eligible or diplomat as above, or equivalent foreign training.
• Must meet the School of Medicine requirements for Associate Professor rank. If hired at this rank, the candidate may be designated as Visiting and must submit a dossier to remove the visiting designation.
• Applicants must be fellowship-trained in obstetric anesthesiology.

Professor

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Board eligible or diplomat as above, or equivalent foreign training.
• Must meet the School of Medicine requirements for Professor rank. If hired at Professor rank, the candidate may be designated Visiting Professor and must submit a dossier to remove the visiting designation.
• Applicants must be fellowship-trained in obstetric anesthesiology.

Open Rank

Rank at appointment will be based on demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage highlighting the breadth and depth of professional impact.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. (Only include if a cover letter is necessary.)
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number, and email address

Questions should be directed to: [contact email redacted]

Screening of Applications and Salary

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range: The base salary range has been established based on faculty rank and is intended to compensate for scheduled daily clinical work, Monday through Friday. The starting salary range for this position is the hiring range and for each rank:

• Assistant Professor: $355,400
• Associate Professor: $364,800
• Professor: $373,200

The above salary ranges are base salary only and do not include variable compensation such as call and incentive pay. Total compensation includes leave, health plans and retirement contributions.

EEO and Compliance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator.

Background Check Statement: The University conducts background investigations for all prospective employees to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Vaccination Statement: The University encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work in healthcare facilities or with affiliated partners, you may be required to comply with facility vaccination and medical surveillance policies.