Nocturnist Anesthesiologist

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.
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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, with additional compensation for extra days worked outside of contract. We have a team‑based model with CRNAs.

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.

• Provide anesthesia care during nighttime hours, ensuring patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity settings.
• Administer anesthesia for a variety of surgical and medical procedures, including trauma cases.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia to ensure optimal outcomes and manage any complications that arise.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art equipment and techniques to deliver anesthesia care.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records using the EMR system.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with advancements in anesthesia practice.
• Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned and remain 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.

• 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.

• Board‑eligible/certified Anesthesiologist

• BLS/ACLS by American Heart Association, required

• 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.

As required for board‑eligible/certified Nocturnist Anesthesiologist designation.

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Medical
• 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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay: $630,000 - $630,000 USD

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