"Medical Director of Anesthesia Services for UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center"

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 required. In 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

• 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, involving coordination with nursing, APPs, and faculty; 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

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

Why Join Us

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: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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 SOM's requirements for Associate Professor rank.

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 SOM's requirements for Professor rank.

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

• 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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: David Feenstra at David.Feenstra@cuanschutz.edu.

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 - $330,165, Associate Professor - $337,928, Professor - $345,690. 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 $17,500 stipend or 0.10FTE of protected time for serving in this role.