Open Rank: Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, has an opening for a full-time pediatric cardiac team attending at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive and diagnostic procedures. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals have top nationally-recognized physicians delivering the best possible anesthetic care as well as a full range of perioperative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer care alone or supervise physicians-in-training (residents), certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified anesthesiologist assistants.
• Examine the patient before and after anesthesia, write pre and post anesthesia orders, confirm readiness for anesthesia before induction, manage the anesthetic period, and follow patient as long as is appropriate in the post anesthesia period.
• Perform services in the operating room, in the labor and delivery area, in radiology, and in the outpatient procedure center.
• Participate in the cardiac anesthesia call team, including weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage.
• Contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School by preparing and delivering lectures, serving as a preceptor, and providing one-on-one instruction.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the specialty by way of clinical or laboratory research.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• All are expected to be either in the examination process of the American Board of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or a Diplomat of the Board or to be holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• To be hired as an Associate Professor, one must meet the SOM’s requirements for that rank. To be hired as a Professor, one must meet the SOM’s requirements for that rank.
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology (one year).
• Knowledge of congenital cardiac anesthesiology.
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team in the Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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 an excellent benefits package including:

• Multiple plan options for Medical and Dental
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: David Feenstra.