Physician Anesthesiology

Colorado Permanente Medical Group; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 515,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist to join their dynamic team in Colorado. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality anesthesia care in a collaborative environment. The role involves administering anesthetics, monitoring patient safety, and performing critical procedures while ensuring the highest standards of medical practice. With a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, this organization fosters a culture of teamwork and inclusivity. Competitive compensation, including a generous sign-on bonus, makes this an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Professional liability coverage

401(k) and Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Vacation and sick leave

Educational leave with funds

In-house CME opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist with critical care skills.
• Experience in administering various anesthetics and monitoring patients.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthetics during surgical and medical procedures.
• Examines patients to assess surgical risks and determines anesthetic types.
• Records anesthetic details and patient conditions throughout procedures.

Skills

Airway Maintenance with Bag/Mask Ventilation

Endotracheal Intubation

Peripheral and Central Venous Access

Epidural Catheter Placement

Spinal Anesthetic Placement

Swan-Ganz Catheter Placement

Arterial Line Placement

Nerve block with U/S guidance

General OR skills

Education

MD or DO

Anesthesia-accredited ACGME residency program

Job description

Job Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter when applying.

Position Overview

Colorado Permanente Medical Group is seeking a top-notch board-certified or board-eligible general Anesthesiologist to join our team at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and the Rock Creek Medical Office. This is a full-time, benefited, and salaried position.

Job Summary

Administers anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. Examines patients to determine the degree of surgical risk and the type of anesthetic and sedation to administer, discussing findings with medical practitioners concerned with the case. Positions patient on the operating table and administers local, intravenous, spinal, caudal, or other anesthetic according to prescribed medical standards. Institutes remedial measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications. Records the type and amount of anesthetic and sedation administered and the condition of the patient before, during, and after anesthesia.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Some of the important generalized work activities Anesthesiologists may perform include:

• Administers anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Examines patients to determine the degree of surgical risk and type of anesthetic and sedation to administer.
• Positions patient on the operating table and administers local, intravenous, spinal, caudal, or other anesthetic according to prescribed medical standards.
• Institutes remedial measures to counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Records the type and amount of anesthetic and sedation administered and the condition of the patient before, during, and after anesthesia.

Required Procedures

To provide monitored anesthesia care, general and regional anesthesia for adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients, including perioperative critical care, acute pain management, continuous epidural anesthetic administration, and procedural sedation, the Anesthesiologist must be able to perform:

• Airway Maintenance with Bag/Mask Ventilation
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Peripheral and Central Venous Access
• Epidural Catheter Placement
• Spinal Anesthetic Placement
• Swan-Ganz Catheter Placement
• Arterial Line Placement
• Nerve block with U/S guidance and peripheral nerve catheter placement
• Ob experience with spinals, epidurals, and C/S (moderate risk OB labor deck)
• General OR skills: thoracic epidurals, central-line and arterial line placement, double-lumen ETT placement and one-lung ventilation, etc.

Preferred Procedures

Heart cases requiring TEE require Cardiac Fellowship training.

Minimum Education

MD or DO, anesthesia-accredited ACGME residency program.

Licensure and Certification

ABA certified or eligible, Colorado License, DEA with Colorado Address.

Our Mission

Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) aims to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare services and improve the health of our members and communities throughout Denver/Boulder, Northern and Southern Colorado.

Our Culture

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where physicians practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a team-based culture.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Professional liability coverage (occurrence-based)
• 401(k) and Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Cash Balance)
• Vacation, holidays, sick leave, and educational leave with funds
• In-house CME opportunities
• Pay range: minimum $515,180.00
• $75K sign-on bonus