Open Rank- Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$385,000 - $435,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, is hiring a full-time pediatric cardiac anesthesiology attending at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The primary clinical site is Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), a 553-bed tertiary care children’s hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The position provides anesthetic and perioperative care for children undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, and may include work in operating rooms, labor and delivery, radiology, and the outpatient procedure center. The role participates in the cardiac anesthesia call team, including weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage. The faculty member contributes to departmental and School of Medicine teaching through activities such as lectures, precepting, and one-on-one instruction, and is expected to contribute to clinical or laboratory research. The position is full-time and at-will, with clinical duties assigned at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Appointment rank depends on the candidate’s demonstrated experience and contributions in teaching, clinical work, research, and/or service. For appointment as Assistant Professor, completion of ACGME fellowship training in clinical pediatric anesthesiology and additional fellowship training in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology is specified.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
Either in the American Board of Anesthesiology examination process (board eligible), a diplomate of the Board, or holding foreign-training certification recognized as equivalent by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine.
Strong working and theoretical knowledge of congenital cardiac anesthesiology.
Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team in the Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
For Assistant Professor appointment, completion of ACGME fellowship training in clinical pediatric anesthesiology and further fellowship training in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology.
For appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, meet the School of Medicine requirements for the respective rank. Candidates hired at either rank will initially have a “Visiting” designation and must submit a dossier through the promotions process to remove it.

Nice To Haves

Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado by the effective hire date.
ABA certification, ABA board eligibility, or foreign-training certification recognized as equivalent by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
One-year fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology.
Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology, which is highly desirable and expected within two years of employment.
Experience teaching Anesthesiology.
Current work as a dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist.

Responsibilities

Provide pediatric cardiac anesthesiology care independently or supervise residents, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified anesthesiologist assistants.
When providing care independently, examine patients before and after anesthesia, write pre- and post-anesthesia orders, confirm readiness for anesthesia before induction, manage the anesthetic period, and follow patients during the appropriate post-anesthesia period.
Provide services in the operating room and, as required, in labor and delivery, radiology, and the outpatient procedure center.
Participate in the cardiac anesthesia call team, including weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage.
Contribute to teaching for the Department and School of Medicine, including lectures, precepting, and one-on-one instruction.
Contribute to advancement of knowledge in the specialty through clinical or laboratory research.