Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Anesthesiologists Job Summary Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA), in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team. DHHA is a nationally recognized Adult Level I Trauma Center and Pediatric Level II Trauma Center, providing high-quality, mission-driven care to a diverse and dynamic patient population in the Denver metropolitan area. Academic Mission The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to serve as a primary affiliate training site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Anesthesiology Residency Program. As a high-acuity clinical rotation site, Denver Health offers residents’ exceptional exposure to complex operative and perioperative care, helping cultivate outstanding clinical judgment, procedural skill, and professionalism. Our educational, research, and patient-care missions are unified by a commitment to health equity and service to underserved populations—core to our identity as a leading safety-net institution. All attending anesthesiologists receive a University of Colorado faculty appointment commensurate with experience in clinical practice, education, and scholarly work. Our Team : The Department of Anesthesiology at Denver Health includes 20 attending physicians, including 7 Pediatric Anesthesiologist, and 42 CRNAs who deliver high-quality perioperative care across one of the nation’s top safety-net systems. Our team supports a wide range of surgical services, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and multiple subspecialties, offering anesthesiologists broad exposure to high-acuity and diverse clinical cases. Denver Health provides 24/7 in-house anesthesiology coverage through a collaborative anesthesia care team model. This academic role includes a combination of independent clinical practice as well as teaching and supervising anesthesiology residents and medical students. Clinical expectations are 40 hours per week of anesthesiology staffing services. Interested applicants should apply online and may submit a CV to: Braden Huntley, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner – Anesthesiology Denver Health & Hospital Authority [email protected]

Requirements

Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School Required and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. Required
Less than 1 year directly related experience Required
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. (20%)
Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods. (20%)
Provides and maintains life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. (10%)
Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure. (10%)
Examines patient, obtains medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. (15%)
Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation. Similarly confers with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain. (15%)
Determines when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery. (10%)

Benefits

9.5% retirement matching
37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
Temporary staffing incentive: $90/hr above base pay for additional shifts (practicing anesthesiologist can make an additional $50,000 to $100,000 by participating)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Relocation bonus
DEA fee-exempt site
CME allowance and dedicated CME time
EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer