Open Track – Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Open Track – Assistant Professor ofAnesthesiology

Position #: – Requisition #: 40892

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 AssistantProfessor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice. To support thegrowth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered theopportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area ofexcellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs . The chief responsibility of thedepartment is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations and painful invasive and diagnosticprocedures. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals havetop nationally-recognized physicians delivering the best possibleanesthetic care and a full range of perioperative careservices.

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 shareof 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.

The candidate must have a strong working and theoretical knowledgeof Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and experience inteaching Anesthesiology.

Work Location:

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

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: 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 the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

All attending anesthesiologists must be licensed to practicemedicine in the State of Colorado. All are expected to be either inthe examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiology("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board in bothAnesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology, or to be holdingcertification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalentto a diploma of the American Board of Anesthesiology. Maintenanceof Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) participation is requiredfor all board-certified faculty.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado byeffective hire date
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American 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.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highlydesirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado byeffective hire date
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American 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.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highlydesirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology

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

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

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 aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

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

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations 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 .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• Assistant Professor - $352,000
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice : $352,000

The Colorado Springs practice uses a clinical day equivalent(“CDE”) compensation model to determine total compensation suchthat variable pay is available for additional compensation of up to$213,000. The CDE model also follows a unique but very competitiveleave program.

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.

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