Assistant Professor - Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Job Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology has an opening for a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist at the faculty rank of Assistant 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.

The primary clinical site for this position is Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). This premier hospital, which has been ranked among top five in the country for almost two decades, is a 553-bed tertiary care children's hospital located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. CHCO has a level IV NICU and is the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Colorado. With 4 hospitals, 16 network of care locations and more than 500 outreach clinics in over 29 cities, the CHCO network serves the children of Colorado and surrounding regions. In service of CHCO, the Section is made up of a multidisciplinary team of highly trained pediatric anesthesia experts that carries out more than 27,000 anesthesia procedures per year, specializing in the unique needs of children undergoing surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

The attending pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist administers care alone or supervises physicians-in-training (residents), certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified anesthesiologist assistants. When working alone, he/she 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 patient as long as is appropriate in the post anesthesia period.

As an attending pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, the position 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. Participation in the cardiac anesthesia call team is expected, and includes weekday, weekend and holiday call coverage. In addition, the pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist will be part of the St. Joseph's neonatal call team and cover neonatal surgeries at St. Josephs Hospital (level IV nursery).

As a faculty member of the School of Medicine, the position is 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 one-on-one 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.

The position is full-time, at-will, and will be assigned clinical duties at the Children's Hospital Colorado. The candidate must have a strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine as well as experience in teaching Anesthesiology. To be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor the candidate will have completed ACGME fellowship training in clinical pediatric anesthesiology.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. As a nationally recognized leader in the field, the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology is made up of a multidisciplinary team of highly trained pediatric anesthesia experts who are dedicated to taking care of patients, taking care of each other, and shaping the field of Pediatric Anesthesiology.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Best in class health insurance options
• Automatically-vested retirement plan - 5% employee contribution; 10% employer match
• Four voluntary retirement plans above and beyond standard retirement plan (voluntary plans are employee-contribution only and are not matched by the University)
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability options
• Tuition assistance for employee and dependent(s)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• ECO pass (unlimited monthly public transportation service - cost dependent on parking plan)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11+ paid holidays/year
• Four weeks paid parental leave; up to six months of parental leave allowed
• Wellness resources inclusive of a Department-employed Clinical Wellbeing Psychologist, who is a free and confidential resource to all Department faculty and staff

To see all available benefits, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

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:

• 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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado by effective hire date
• American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Certified, ABA Board Eligible, or possess certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology (one year)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is highly desirable and expected within two years of employment.
• Experience teaching Anesthesiology
• Currently working as a dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Nurta Mohamed, nurta.mohamed@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended 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:

$365,000

Additional compensation available for pediatric cardiac training

• Variable compensation paid separately

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's 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 non-exempt.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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 other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.