Anesthesiologist

About the role

As an Anesthesiologist with our physician‑centric organization, you will join a dedicated team delivering top‑quality, accessible anesthesia care within the community's hospital setting. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center that provides a full range of medical specialties and health‑care services to Denver and the surrounding region through its state‑of‑the‑art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. The hospital features four trauma rooms including the T‑10 room, a dedicated field‑to‑surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, and has earned Magnet designation (awarded to only 10 % of hospitals worldwide) along with numerous awards and accreditations from the American Heart Association, Chest Pain Center, American College of Cardiology, The Joint Commission, Emergency Nurses Association, NAPBC, American College of Radiology, and others. We are committed to supporting you so you can focus entirely on patient well‑being during surgical and procedural interventions, and our comprehensive resources streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice in this dynamic inpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care, including pre‑anesthetic evaluations, formulating and executing anesthesia plans, vigilant intraoperative management, and post‑anesthetic care unit (PACU) oversight.
• Manage a diverse range of patient populations and surgical complexities, from routine procedures to critical emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal perioperative outcomes.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, optimize patient conditions, and formulate individualized anesthesia plans.
• Administer and manage all types of anesthesia (general, regional, local, MAC), continuously monitor physiological parameters, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
• Oversee patient recovery in the PACU, manage pain, and address post‑anesthetic complications.
• Actively participate in the surgical team, communicating effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other specialists, and providing pertinent updates to patients and families as appropriate.
• Accurately document all anesthetic care for patient record and billing purposes, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Support the teaching of medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees as needed.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule typically involving dedicated inpatient shifts (e.g., call rotation models, block scheduling, or similar).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary guaranteed for up to three years.
• Generous CME allowance.
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives, including sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
• Physician Mentorship Program for professional growth and development.

Pay

Pay range: $447,200 – $525,427 per year.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Current, unrestricted Physician License in the state of Colorado.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology (AOBA).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from the American Heart Association.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) may be required depending on practice setting or specific credentialing requirements.
• Successful completion of an ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology residency program or equivalent.
• Physical Requirements: Medium Work – exert up to 50 lbs force occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly.