Open Rank: Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 373,000 - 423,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefit

Generous leave

Job summary

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, has an opening for a full-time pediatric cardiac team attending at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The CHCO system is the primary clinical site, with a strong emphasis on teaching and research.

The position encompasses clinical duties at Children’s Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, with duties including participation in the

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Anesthesiology with ABA.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required; Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology preferred.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado; eligible to practice in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for pediatric cardiac patients; supervise trainees and CRNAs.
• Conduct pre- and post-anesthesia evaluations and orders.
• Contribute to teaching and research within the Department of Anesthesiology.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesiology

Teaching experience

Cardiac anesthesiology

Communication skills

Education

ABA board certification or board eligible

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

MD license in Colorado

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology, Division of PediatricsAnesthesiology

Job Title: Open Rank: Pediatric CardiacAnesthesiology

Position #00828892: – Requisition #:35560

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Divisionof Pediatric Anesthesiology, has an opening for a full-timepediatric cardiac team attending at the faculty rank of AssistantProfessor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The chiefresponsibility of the department is to assure the best possibleoutcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painfulinvasive and diagnostic procedures. The University of Coloradoaffiliated hospitals have top nationally-recognized physiciansdelivering the best possible anesthetic care as well as a fullrange of perioperative care.

The primary clinical site for this position is Children's HospitalColorado (CHCO). This premier hospital, which has been ranked amongtop five in the country for almost two decades, is a 553-bedtertiary care children's hospital located on the Anschutz MedicalCampus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a level IV NICU and is theonly level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado. With 4 hospitals,16 network of care locations and more than 500 outreach clinics inover 29 cities, the CHCO network serves the children of Coloradoand surrounding regions. In service of CHCO, the Section is made upof a multidisciplinary team of highly trained pediatric anesthesiaexperts that carries out more than 27,000 anesthesia procedures peryear, specializing in the unique needs of children undergoingsurgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

The attending pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist administers carealone or supervises physicians-in-training (residents), certifiedregistered nurse anesthetists, and certified anesthesiologistassistants. When working alone, he/she examines the patient beforeand after anesthesia, writes pre and post anesthesia orders,confirms that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction,manages the anesthetic period, and follows patient as long as isappropriate in the post anesthesia period.

As an attending pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, the positionmay be required to perform these services in the operating room, inthe labor and delivery area, in radiology, and in the outpatientprocedure center. Participation in the cardiac anesthesia call teamis expected, and includes weekday, weekend and holiday callcoverage.

As a faculty member of the School of Medicine, the position isexpected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department andthe School. This may include, but is not limited to, preparing anddelivering lectures, serving as a preceptor, and providingone-on-one instruction. Attending anesthesiologists, as facultymembers, are also expected to contribute to the advancementofknowledge in the specialty by way of clinical or laboratoryresearch.

The position is full-time, at-will, and will be assigned clinicalduties at the Children's Hospital Colorado. The candidate must havea strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology andPeri-operative Medicine as well as experience in teachingAnesthesiology. To be considered for appointment at the rank ofAssistant Professor the candidate will have completed ACGMEfellowship training in clinical pediatric anesthesiology, andfurther fellowship training in pediatric cardiacanesthesiology.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Assistant Professor:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of theAmerican Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or aDiplomat of the Board or to be holding certification of foreigntraining that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by theAmerican Board of Anesthesiology.

Associate Professor:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of theAmerican Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or aDiplomat of the Board or to be holding certification of foreigntraining that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by theAmerican Board of Anesthesiology.
• To be hired as an Associate Professor, one must meet the SOM'srequirements for that rank.
• If hired as Associate Professor, the candidate's title will bedesignated “Visiting,” the candidate will be required to submittheir dossier through the promotions process to remove the“visiting” designation.

Professor:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of theAmerican Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or aDiplomat of the Board, or to be holding certification of foreigntraining that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• To be hired as a professor, one must meet the SOM'srequirements for that rank.
• If hired at the rank of Professor, the candidate's title willbe designated “Visiting,” the candidate will be required to submittheir dossier through the promotions process to remove the“visiting” designation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado byeffective hire date
• American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Certified, ABA BoardEligible, or possess certification of foreign training that isrecognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board ofAnesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology (oneyear)
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highlydesirable and expected within two years of employment.
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology
• Currently working as a dedicated pediatric cardiacanesthesiologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology andPeri-operative Medicine
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of congenital cardiacanesthesiology
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team in the HeartInstitute at Children's Hospital Colorado

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidatesthroughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is anopening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The base salary range/rate (or hiring range/rate) has beenestablished based on faculty rank and is intended to compensate forscheduled daily clinical work, Monday through Friday.

HIRING RANGE:

• Assistant Professor - $373,000
• Associate Professor - $398,000
• Full Professor - $423,000

Additional compensation available for pediatric cardiactraining.

Variable compensation paid separately.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .