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. Learn more about Vail Health here.

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We’re seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative team‑based model alongside experienced CRNAs. This role is a 40‑hour week (1.0 FTE) with some weeknight and weekend call, additional compensation for time worked over 10 hours a day and additional days worked outside the contract. 41 weeks worked, 10 weeks time‑off and 1 week of CME.

• Deliver safe, high‑quality anesthesia care in a collaborative, team‑based environment
• Participate in compensated weeknight and weekend call rotations
• Administer anesthesia using IV, local, spinal, or caudal techniques for surgical and medical procedures
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort
• Manage airway and provide life support during emergency situations
• Evaluate patient risk through medical histories, exams, and diagnostics
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to determine optimal anesthetic plans
• Oversee and coordinate care with CRNAs, nurses, and support staff
• Educate patients and families on post‑procedure care and recovery

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience as anesthesiologist, required
• Skilled at epidurals, spinals and ultrasound‑guided regional anesthesia, required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, required
• Experience in supervisory position, preferred
• Team player, preferred

Certification(s):

• Board certified in anesthesiology

Computer / Typing:

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs like Excel, Word, Teams, Power Point is required.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine degree with anesthesiology residency, required

• 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: $600,000 - $600,000 USD

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.