Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Colorado Springs

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Sr. Instructor. 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.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado by effective hire date
• Either in the examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board, or holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• ACLS and PALS certification are required at time of hire
• ATLS is required within one year of hire date

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highly desirable
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of collaboration and ongoing success.

Responsibilities

• The attending pediatric anesthesiologist will personally provide anesthesia care 100% of the time.
• 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.
• Follow the patient for as long as is appropriate in the post-anesthesia period.
• Provide anesthesia for pediatric surgery, ENT (including craniofacial), urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, gastroenterology, and acute pain.
• Be comfortable with regional anesthesia.
• Perform services in the operating room or in radiology.
• Take in-house and pager calls.
• Contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School of Medicine primarily through occasional medical student and fellow education at the bedside.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior