UCHealth is seeking a full-time Anesthesiology Assistant to join the team at Parkview Medical Center. The role involves performing pre-anesthetic assessments, developing and implementing anesthesia care plans, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting with emergent care. The position emphasizes collaborative, high-quality patient care within a supportive work environment and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document pre-anesthetic assessments and patient education.
• Develop and implement anesthesia care plans, including follow-up evaluations.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to abnormal responses.
• Assist with emergent airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and life support techniques.
• Collaborate effectively within a care team under supervision and medical direction.
• Apply critical thinking and decisive judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Utilize Epic EMR system for documentation and patient management.
• Maintain compliance with all licensing, certification, and practice privileges.

Compensation

• Annual salary range of $211,000 to $257,000, dependent on experience.
• Relocation support may be provided.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Generous CME allowance.
• Eligible for employer matching contributions to 403(b) and voluntary 457(b) retirement plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for dependents.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Parental leave benefits including paid family and medical leave.
• Retirement plans with employer matching (403(b) and optional 457(b)).
• Wellness benefits and voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (with HD/HSA plans), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts.
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and paid educational degrees, with up to $5,250 annually for qualifying programs.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule with 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts.
• 6 to 8 backup call shifts per month.
• One weekend shift every two months.
• Schedule designed to support work-life balance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• Board certification by the NCCAA.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications.
• Eligibility to provide reimbursable services and maintain Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA exclusion lists.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.