Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Colorado Springs

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 352,000 - 565,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz in Colorado Springs seeks a Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Sr. Instructor rank for full-time clinical care with teaching duties. The primary site is Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) in Colorado Springs, CO, with a broad scope across pediatric subspecialties and regional anesthesia.

The role emphasizes bedside patient management, pre-/post-anesthesia orders, and contributions to medical student and fellow education. AC LS/PALS required; ATLS within a year.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado by hire date.
• Board-eligible or Diplomate of AB Anesthesiology or foreign training recognized.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology desirable.
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• The attending pediatric anesthesiologist will provide anesthesia care 100% of the time in OR and related areas.
• Examine patients pre- and post-anesthesia; write orders and manage the anesthesia period.
• Participate in teaching medical students and fellows; contribute to departmental service.
• Onsite clinical duties at CHCO in Colorado Springs with occasional teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical anesthesia

Perioperative medicine

Teaching in medical education

ACLS/PALS certification

Education

Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology desirable

Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado

Tools

ATLS within one year

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Pediatric Anesthesiologist in ColoradoSprings

Position #: 00835935 – Requisition #: 40888

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology Division ofPediatric Anesthesiology has an opening for a full-time PediatricAnesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Sr. Instructor. The chiefresponsibility of the department is to ensure the best possibleoutcomes for our patients having surgical operations and painfulinvasive and diagnostic procedures. The University of Coloradoaffiliated hospitals have top nationally-recognized physiciansdelivering the best possible anesthetic care and a full range ofperioperative care services.

The primary clinical site for this position is the Children'sHospital Colorado (CHCO) in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Duties in this faculty position will include primarily clinicaland occasional teaching and service responsibilities. Some of thespecific responsibilities will be as follows: The attendingpediatric anesthesiologist will personally provide anesthesia care100% of the time. He/she will examine the patient before and afteranesthesia, write pre- and post-anesthesia orders, confirm that thepatient is ready for anesthesia before induction, manage theanesthetic period, and follow the patient for as long as isappropriate in the post-anesthesia period. The scope of anesthesiafor this position includes most pediatric subspecialities includingbut not limited to pediatric surgery, ENT (including craniofacial),urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, gastroenterology, andacute pain. He/she should also be comfortable with regionalanesthesia.
• The candidate will primarily perform these services in theoperating room or in radiology and will take their share of in-house and pager calls. Candidates are also expected tocontribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the Schoolof Medicine primarily through occasional medical student and felloweducation at the bedside. There is no expectation to contribute tothe research missions of the University.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located inColorado 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 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: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CUcampuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado byeffective hire date
• 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 its diploma by theAmerican Board of Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highlydesirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions willremain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughoutthe posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary (or hiring range) for this position has been established as: $352,000. The Colorado Springs practice uses a clinical day equivalent ("CDE") compensation model to determine total compensation such that variable pay is available for additional compensation of up to $213,000. The CDE model also follows a unique but very competitive leave program.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination 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 toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities

ADA Statement:

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Background Check Statement:

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