Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Denver CO - $395K–$400K

Full Time2 months ago

Employment Information

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Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

Description

Do true cardiac anesthesia (CABG, valves, TAVR, robotic mitral, ECMO) in a brand-new, state-of-the-art OR at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA – the flagship hospital of the VA system. You'll have a perfect blend of complex hearts and healthy general cases, teach CU anesthesia residents, read your own TEEs, and still be home for dinner every night. $395K–$400K, light call, and live minutes from downtown Denver and the best skiing in the world.

Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Provide full-spectrum cardiac anesthesia: on-pump CABG, valves, TAVR, minimally invasive mitral, aortic surgery, ECMO
  • Perform and interpret your own TEEs (basic + advanced PTEeXAM required)
  • Cover healthy general, ortho, ENT, and regional cases the rest of the week
  • Teach and mentor University of Colorado anesthesia residents daily
  • Take very light, paid cardiac call from home (backed by residents/CRNAs)

What you'll need to have:

  • MD or DO with completed ACGME anesthesiology residency
  • Completed ACGME cardiac anesthesia fellowship (or equivalent experience)
  • Board certified in anesthesiology; TEE certification (basic + advanced)
  • Full, unrestricted license in any U.S. state
  • U.S. citizenship preferred (non-citizens may be considered)

Job Details

Location: Aurora, CO (Denver metro)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm + light paid call

$395,000 – $400,000 per year + call pay

A Look at Our Benefits:

  • Recruitment bonus + up to $200K student loan repayment
  • 50–55 days paid time off per year + 11 holidays
  • Federal pension + 401(k) with 5% match
  • Free malpractice with tail coverage
  • University of Colorado faculty appointment
  • No restrictive contract, moonlighting allowed

Interested or Have Questions?

Contact the VISN 19 HR team at V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV or call 719-227-4600.

Want $400K+, real cardiac cases every week, teach at CU, live in Denver, and still have work-life balance? This is the best cardiac anesthesia job in the VA – and one of the best anywhere. Apply now.

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