Sunshine
While we experience all four seasons, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. That’s more annual sunny weather than San Diego or Miami Beach. A little-known fact: there are many mild winter days.
Career Opportunities
Located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain Region, in stunning Aurora, CO, is the Department of Anesthesiology. Here you will work alongside top nationally recognized physicians in both our adult or pediatric practice, who work to foster an environment of collaboration, discovery, and learning.
The University provides a variety of wellness resources and is dedicated to fostering an equitable environment where all can feel valued, appreciated and thrive together. In addition to our main campus, our adult teams work in facilities in Highlands Ranch and the Denver Tech Center, and our Pediatric Division provides care to children in Colorado Springs, Children’s Hospital (CHCO) North & South.
Whether you are a clinical provider, researcher, or work in administration, we encourage you to be part of our growing team in sunny Colorado.
Job Openings
Spotlight Positions – Hiring Multiple Positions
Open Rank - Attending Pediatrics
Join our department at Children's Hospital Colorado, which is made up of a multidisciplinary team of highly-trained pediatric anesthesia experts.
Base Compensation based on Academic Rank and experience:
• Assistant Professor: $335,000 - $360,000
• Associate Professor: $385,000
• Professor: $410,000
* Variable compensation paid separately
Assistant Professor - Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
The primary clinical site for this position is Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Base Salary: $365,000
Additional compensation available for pediatric cardiac training
Variable compensation paid separately.
Additional Job Openings
Clinical Positions
- Acute Pain Services Instructor – Nights: NP/PA/CNS
- Anesthesia Acute Pain Service Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Instructor - (NP/PA/CNS)
Administrative Positions
Living and Working in Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Within a short distance from the city, the Rocky Mountains offer a playground for camping, hiking and mountain biking. And don't forget about Rocky Mountain National Park, which is 90 minutes away.
Skiing
In the winter, Colorado is the No. 1 destination for skiing and snowboarding with 32 ski resorts and 40,000 acres of skiable terrain. The skiing season stretches October to May, so get shredding!
Sports
With the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, Denver has all of the major professional sports leagues. Plus, there are professional rugby and lacrosse teams.
Food
There's more than just Denver omelets. The food scene is diverse, as you'll find cuisines from all over the world. Colorado is known for its green chili.
Microbrew
Colorado is home to more than 400 established breweries and over 100,000 homebrewers. Denver is home to the Great American Beer Festival, which is held in the early fall.
Music
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is a must-stop for concert lovers. From smaller clubs to medium-sized theaters to large arenas, there are lots of options for live music.
Museums
From the Denver Art Museum to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and to the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Denver boasts dozens of exceptional museums.
Parks
Denver has more than 200 parks within the city, including nearby City Park and the Denver Zoo. There are also more than 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains.Human Resources Team
Ashley Newton
Faculty Affairs & Recruitment Coordinator for the Pediatric Division
Ashley.A.Newton@cuanschutz.com
David Feenstra
Faculty Affairs & Recruitment Coordinator for the Adult Practice
David.Feenstra@cuanschutz.com
Our team is dedicated to helping you find your next career position at University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Contact us today with questions, whether it’s about positions currently available or to discuss your qualifications for a future position. We are dedicated to fostering and growing our community of anesthesiology professionals.