Obstetric Anesthesiologist - Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Anesthesiology

Job Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Open Rank) Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Position #:Requisition #:36287

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Anesthesiology has an opening for a fulltime Obstetric Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor to join our Obstetric Anesthesia Section. The chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations painful invasive procedures and childbirth. 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. The anesthesiologist provides specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4000 degrees each year including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation awardwinning faculty and renowned researchers we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs its worldclass health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its wellestablished partnerships in business industry and government. These campuses currently have over $757 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of healthrelated programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of Americas most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affords our students faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic professional community recreational and cultural outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

The attending obstetric anesthesiologist administers care alone or supervises physiciansintraining (residents) certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified anesthesiologist assistants. When working alone he/she/they examines the patient before and after anesthesia writes pre and post anesthesia orders confirms that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction manages the anesthetic period and follows the patient as long as is appropriate in the post anesthesia period.

This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia care for highrisk obstetric patients including labor analgesia managing perioperative care during obstetric procedures and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Additionally the obstetric anesthesiologist will provide solo obstetric and fetal anesthesia care at the Colorado Fetal Care Center located at the Childrens Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This position offers ample opportunities for clinical education as well as potential leadership roles in various academic and clinical settings. The position is fulltime and will be assigned clinical duties in any of the University of Colorado School of Medicine affiliated hospitals to include University of Colorado Hospital affiliates.

The candidate must have a strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine experience in teaching Anesthesiology and a fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology.

As an attending anesthesiologist the candidate may be required to perform these services in the operating room in the labor and delivery area in radiology and in the outpatient procedure center. Except in specific emergency situations the administration of anesthesia is limited to areas where anesthesia can be given safely. One or more attendings will be available at all times to provide these services.

As faculty members of the School of Medicine candidates are also expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School. This may include but is not limited to preparing and delivering lectures serving as a preceptor and providing oneonone instruction. Attending anesthesiologists as faculty members are also expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the specialty by way of clinical or laboratory research.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of transformative education science medicine and healthcare. The Department of Anesthesiology has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and perioperative medical education. We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning. Our faculty have a resolve to create an exciting academic environment that will build upon what is already recognized as one of the finest residency programs in the country and by advancing education within our specialty we continue to improve the lives of learners and patients in a complex and evolving world of medicine.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• All attending anesthesiologists must be 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.
• Applicants must be fellowshiptrained in obstetric anesthesiology

Associate Professor:

• 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.
• Must meet the SOMs requirements for Associate Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor the candidates title will be designated Visiting and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the visiting designation.
• Applicants must be fellowshiptrained in obstetric anesthesiology

Professor:

• 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.
• Must meet the SOMs requirements for Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Professor the candidates title will be designated Visiting Professor and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the visiting designation.
• Applicants must be fellowshiptrained in obstetric anesthesiology

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: David Feenstra .

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor $319000

Associate Professor $326500

Professor $334000

The base salary range/rate or hiring range/rate has been established based on faculty rank and is intended to compensate for scheduled daily clinical work Monday through Friday. The above salaries are basesalary only and do not include variable compensation such as call and incentive pay.

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.