Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) - UCHealth - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Anesthesiology department are hiring an Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) for full‑time patient care.

Position Details

• Collaborative medical direction work environment
• Work in a Level 1 & 3 Trauma Facility and ASCs
• Schedule: 10‑hour or 12‑hour shifts, 1 weekend, and 2-3 swing shifts per five weeks
• No overnight call
• Wide variety of case mix: ortho, neuro, spine, GI, GU, plastics, vascular, general surgery, gynecology, and OB
• No experience required
• Epic EMR is utilized system-wide

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Anesthesia and graduate of an accredited program
• Unrestricted license to practice as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Board certification in National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Unable to support visa candidates for this position

Benefits

• Pay range $232,960 – $305,427 annually, dependent on experience
• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 if eligible
• Additional stipend for evening and weekend shifts
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) up to $10,000
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Continuing medical education (CME) up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage (including dependents)
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; starting with PTO in the bank
• Education benefits: 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; other programs up to $5,250 pre‑paid or tuition reimbursement per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise by race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.