Logo
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring: Instructor/ AA Program

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States, 80012

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Instructor/AA Program Director

Position #00828898 - Requisition #:35529

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Anesthesiology seeks an individual with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. The Department has an opening for a full-time Instructor, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA), to serve as the Program Director of the University of Colorado Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program (40% Instructor/CAA & 60% Program Director for a 1.0FTE). The chief responsibility of the department is to assure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. Additionally, the Program Director directly reports to and supports the Medical Director for the Master of Science Program in fulfilling the requirements for the Master of Science in Anesthesiology program as defined by CAAHEP, the ARC-AA, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Faculty Role

Duties of the Instructor (CAA) include, but are not limited to:

  1. Administer patient care under the supervision and medical direction of an attending Anesthesiologist to include all levels of care
  2. Provide direct patient care daily, including:
    1. Monitoring of patient vital signs
    2. Conducting patient assessments
    3. Overseeing patient safety before, during, and after surgery
    4. Titrating anesthetic gases to patient vital signs
    5. Transfusing blood products
    6. Fluid management
    7. Administering narcotics
    8. Placing invasive monitors (central lines, arterial lines, etc.)
  3. Document preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care appropriate to the case
  4. Cooperate with the requirements of the Department's quality assurance review process
  5. Work shifts at any of the University-affiliated hospitals (UCH Anschutz, Inverness, etc.) to which an individual will be assigned by the scheduler and/or the APP Co-Chiefs
  6. Work shifts of various length and complexity, sometimes up to 24 hours straight, including nights, weekends, and various call shifts.
  7. Appropriately handle and administer controlled substances such as fentanyl, dilaudid, midazolam, propofol etc.
  8. Work and function in a care team model to formulate anesthetic plan for best patient outcomes.

Faculty Administrative Role

The Program Director for the AA Program will:

Administrative

  1. Perform the CAAHEP program and accreditation requirements
  2. Work closely with Program Leadership to determine:
    1. Areas for strategic growth
    2. Support curricular and educational development
    3. Identify and resource specific needs in program
  3. Determine and monitor ongoing Program objectives, priorities and budgets
  4. Participate in Curriculum Committee and curricular innovation
  5. Identify and review student applications and conduct interviews with applicants as a member of the Admissions Committee
  6. Coordinate activities to ensure stated program goals are achieved
  7. Provide regular updates to the Progress & Promotions Committee regarding student clinical performance
  8. Assist Program Coordinators with prospective student inquiries regarding academic requirements and programmatic fit
  9. Provide current student body with direction and be available to provide resources when emergencies arise which impact the student's education.
  10. Identify and manage issues which occur while students are on away rotations.
  11. Actively manage and mentor APDs to ensure they are completing their responsibilities in a timely fashion

Educational

  1. Ensure student performance on NCCAA board certification examination remains at or above the national average
  2. Develop and implement clinical training goals and objectives
  3. Ensure the provision of appropriate opportunities to gain clinical competencies and maintain program standards
  4. Ensure educational adequacy at outside training sites and monitor student progress and clinical experience at those sites
  5. Develop metrics to evaluate success of clinical curricula
  6. Directly oversee student clinical evaluations, competencies, and progress
  7. Develop and implement a student-to-faculty pipeline
  8. Provide guidance to students on application and interview process for future positions
  9. Inform Program Leadership of any clinical concerns and collaborate to develop remediation policies when needed
  10. Serve as main contact for all students and faculty regarding clinical concerns
  11. Manage clinical assignments of all students rotating at UCH and other locations
  12. Collaborate with "offsite" specialty rotations to convey student goals and expectations as well as coordinate a schedule that is appropriate for all involved
  13. Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess various learning needs and competency gaps
  14. Participate in leading senior seminar sessions, literature reviews and professional development discussions
  15. Serve as didactic instructor for at least one semester per calendar year

Leadership/Development

  1. Promote instructor development
  2. Advise, teach and mentor students to instill sound professionalism and work ethic
  3. Attend conferences and workshops to enhance knowledge and experience regarding educating AA students
  4. Actively mentor APDs and core instructors

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The Department has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and perioperative medical education.

Why work for the University?

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 10/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Diversity and Equity: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Successful completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
  2. Active certification by the NCCAA with ongoing re-certification as required (currently every two years).
  3. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
  4. Licensed to practice in the state of Colorado
  5. Current appointment or be able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty

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@CUAnschutz.edu

#J-18808-Ljbffr