Job Description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here

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Join Vail Health in the heart of the Colorado Rockies! We’re seeking a Nocturnist Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative team-based model alongside experienced CRNAs.

This role is a 40 hour week (1.0 FTE) working 7 days on and 7 days off, additional compensation for extra days worked outside of contract. We have a team based model with CRNA's.

About the opportunity:

The Nocturnist Anesthesiologist at Vail Health provides critical anesthesia care during nighttime hours, ensuring patient safety and comfort in a high-acuity setting. This role is pivotal in maintaining continuous and responsive anesthetic services, contributing to the overall quality of patient care and supporting the hospital’s commitment to excellence.

What you will do:

1. Provide anesthesia care during nighttime hours, ensuring patient safety and comfort in high-acuity settings.
2. Administer anesthesia for a variety of surgical and medical procedures, including trauma cases.
3. Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia to ensure optimal outcomes and manage any complications that arise.
4. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
5. Utilize state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to deliver anesthesia care.
6. Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using the EMR system.
7. Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with advancements in anesthesia practice.
8. Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives as required.
9. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:

• Extensive experience in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing various surgical procedures, including emergency and high-risk surgeries.
• Proficiency in monitoring patients before, during, and after anesthesia to ensure optimal outcomes and manage any complications that arise.
• Experience in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Familiarity with utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to deliver anesthesia care.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using the EMR system.
• Continued participation in ongoing education and training to stay current with advancements in anesthesia practice.
• Experience in managing potential hazards in the healthcare environment, including radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust, and stress.

License(s):

• Board-eligible/certified Anesthesiologist

Certification(s):

• BLS/ACLS by American Heart Association, required

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:

• As required for board-eligible/certified Nocturnist Anesthesiologist designation

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay: $630,000—$630,000 USD