Open Track – Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

MyStethi, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental options

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice. The primary clinical site is CHCO in Colorado Springs, offering opportunities to specialize in pediatric anesthesia across subspecialties while engaging in teaching and occasional service duties.

Applicants should be fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology, licensed in Colorado, and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado by hire date.
• Board eligibility or Diplomate of AB Anesthesiology or foreign equivalent.
• MOCA participation required for all board-certified faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care in OR and radiology 100% of the time.
• Contribute to teaching and bedside education for medical students and fellows.

Skills

Clinical anesthesia

Perioperative medicine

Teaching experience

Leadership

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Board certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology desirable

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Open Track – Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Position #: 00852133 – Requisition #: 40892

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology has an opening for a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice. To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs. The chief responsibility of the department is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations and painful invasive and diagnostic procedures. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals have top nationally-recognized physicians delivering the best possible anesthetic care and a full range of perioperative care services.

The primary clinical site for this position is the Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties in this faculty position will include primarily clinical and occasional teaching and service responsibilities. Some of the specific responsibilities will be as follows: The attending pediatric anesthesiologist will personally provide anesthesia care 100% of the time. He/she will examine the patient before and after anesthesia, write pre- and post-anesthesia orders, confirm that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction, manage the anesthetic period, and follow the patient for as long as is appropriate in the post-anesthesia period. The scope of anesthesia for this position includes most pediatric subspecialities including but not limited to pediatric surgery, ENT (including craniofacial), urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, gastroenterology, and acute pain. He/she should also be comfortable with regional anesthesia.
• The candidate will primarily perform these services in the operating room or in radiology and will take their share of in-house and pager calls. Candidates are also expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School of Medicine primarily through occasional medical student and fellow education at the bedside. There is no expectation to contribute to the research missions of the University.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your 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 & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

All attending anesthesiologists must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado. All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiology ("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board in both Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology, or to be holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to a diploma of the American Board of Anesthesiology. Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) participation is required for all board-certified faculty.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado by effective hire date
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board, or to be holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highly desirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado by effective hire date
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board, or to be holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highly desirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology

Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of collaboration and ongoing success.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine
• ACLS and PALS certification are required at time of hire, ATLS is required within one year of hire date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals 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 pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Department: 21915 - SOM-AN Adult GeneralOperations
Schedule: Full-time
Posting contact: David Feenstra
Posting contact email: [e-mail]