Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Anesthesiology
Job Title:Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Position #: #: 37451
Job Summary:
The Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center provides direct clinical educational and operational oversight of the anesthesia service and the perioperative service. The UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center is a high-volume facility focused on patient experience quality and efficiency.
The selected individual must maintain a full-time faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor level. An MD or DO is their faculty position the individual must continue their clinical duties which includes supervision of various trainees and learners in a clinical setting. Additionally the faculty member is expected to maintain his or her academic productivity and scholarship activities.
Key Responsibilities:
The UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Medical Director of Anesthesia Services will:
Provide comprehensive operational oversight of all clinical services related to anesthesia in conjunction with the Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy & Community Engagement and the Chair of Anesthesiology.
Provide fiscal and operational oversight of the service including identifying and implementing strategies for growth
Actively participate with perioperative committees & teams at the facility to improve patient care patient safety (quality) & workflow efficiency (productivity) through the perioperative environment.
Provide an effective and efficient workflow for preoperative evaluation and determination of appropriateness for patients scheduled at the facility.
o Involves coordination with nursing APPs and faculty who work at the eye center; coordination with PPS (pre-procedural services); and often coordination with primary care and surgical physicians
Establish protocol and pathway-based care to ensure reproducible and optimal results for patients receiving care at the eye center
Lead and support an inter-professional team of faculty and staff that includes physicians advanced practice providers nurses and preoperative staff
Responsible for learners that come through the service within the School of Medicine residency and fellowship programs and ensures that they receive a high standard of education (if applicable)
Work with Facility and Department Leadership to identify and meet clinical needs including but not limited to:
OR and call Staffing
OR block time
Involvement with faculty recruitment and development
Actively work to further the clinical and academic missions of the Department of Anesthesiology and the School of Medicine
The UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Medical Director of Anesthesia Services is an at-will position that can be changed at any time based on performance of specified duties.
Supervision Received
This position reports directly to the Vice Chair of Adult Clinical Practice.
Supervision Exercised
Inter-professional team of faculty and staff that includes physicians advanced practice providers nurses and preoperative staff
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Assistant Professor:
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado
- Board Certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
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.
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.
Preferred:
- At least 5 years attending experience and on track for promotion
- Previous leadership role and/or demonstrated interest in leadership endeavors
- Strong candidates will have at least six years of demonstrated clinical experience and previous leadership experience in management of an anesthesia service
Expectations:
The UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Medical Director of Anesthesia Services will:
- Spend approximately 50% of clinical time at UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
- Maintain effective working relationships and consistent communication with departmental leadership
- Ensure consistency in decision-making for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Team (no one-off decisions)
- Treat all employees fairly equally and with respect
- Ensure decision-making is in alignment with Departmental mission goals and strategy
- Maintain confidentiality regarding applicable financial HR-related and other departmental leadership discussions
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 should be directed to: David Feenstra
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary for this position has been established as:
Assistant Professor - $330165
Associate Professor - $337928
Professor - $345690
The above salaries are not inclusive of variable compensation including call and incentive pay.
The selected candidate for the Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center will receive either a $17500 stipend or 0.10FTE of protected time for serving in this role.
The above compensation information represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting.
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.
Benefits: Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
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 COVID-19 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
