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Get Access To All JobsWe are recruiting for a mission-driven Anesthesiologist to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Anesthesiologists
Job Summary
Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA), in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time academic Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team. DHHA is a nationally recognized Adult Level I Trauma Center and Pediatric Level II Trauma Center, providing high-quality, mission-driven care to a diverse and dynamic patient population in the Denver metropolitan area.
Academic Mission
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to serve as a primary affiliate training site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Anesthesiology Residency Program. As a high-acuity clinical rotation site, Denver Health offers residents exceptional exposure to complex operative and perioperative care, helping cultivate outstanding clinical judgment, procedural skill, and professionalism.
Our educational, research, and patient-care missions are unified by a commitment to health equity and service to underserved populations—core to our identity as a leading safety-net institution. All attending anesthesiologists receive a University of Colorado faculty appointment commensurate with experience in clinical practice, education, and scholarly work.
Our Team
The Department of Anesthesiology at Denver Health includes 20 attending physicians and 42 CRNAs who deliver high-quality perioperative care across one of the nation’s top safety-net systems. Our team supports a wide range of surgical services, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and multiple subspecialties, offering anesthesiologists broad exposure to high-acuity and diverse clinical cases.
Denver Health provides 24/7 in-house anesthesiology coverage through a collaborative anesthesia care team model. This academic role includes a combination of independent clinical practice as well as teaching and supervising anesthesiology residents and medical students. Clinical expectations are 40 hours per week of anesthesiology staffing services.
Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:
- 9.5% retirement matching
- 37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
- Temporary staffing incentive: $90/hr above base pay for additional shifts (practicing anesthesiologists can make an additional $50,000-$100,000/yr by participating)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Relocation bonus
- DEA fee-exempt site
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
Essential Functions:
- Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. (20%)
- Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods. (20%)
- Provides and maintains life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. (10%)
- Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure. (10%)
- Examines patient, obtains medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. (15%)
- Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation. Similarly confers with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain. (15%)
- Determines when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery. (10%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years directly related experience
- New graduates accepted
Licenses:
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Computer skills required.
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$441,900.00 - $513,000.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Anesthesiologist to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Anesthesiologists
Job Summary
Denver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA), in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time academic Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team. DHHA is a nationally recognized Adult Level I Trauma Center and Pediatric Level II Trauma Center, providing high-quality, mission-driven care to a diverse and dynamic patient population in the Denver metropolitan area.
Academic Mission
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to serve as a primary affiliate training site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Anesthesiology Residency Program. As a high-acuity clinical rotation site, Denver Health offers residents exceptional exposure to complex operative and perioperative care, helping cultivate outstanding clinical judgment, procedural skill, and professionalism.
Our educational, research, and patient-care missions are unified by a commitment to health equity and service to underserved populations—core to our identity as a leading safety-net institution. All attending anesthesiologists receive a University of Colorado faculty appointment commensurate with experience in clinical practice, education, and scholarly work.
Our Team
The Department of Anesthesiology at Denver Health includes 20 attending physicians and 42 CRNAs who deliver high-quality perioperative care across one of the nation’s top safety-net systems. Our team supports a wide range of surgical services, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and multiple subspecialties, offering anesthesiologists broad exposure to high-acuity and diverse clinical cases.
Denver Health provides 24/7 in-house anesthesiology coverage through a collaborative anesthesia care team model. This academic role includes a combination of independent clinical practice as well as teaching and supervising anesthesiology residents and medical students. Clinical expectations are 40 hours per week of anesthesiology staffing services.
Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:
- 9.5% retirement matching
- 37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
- Temporary staffing incentive: $90/hr above base pay for additional shifts (practicing anesthesiologists can make an additional $50,000-$100,000/yr by participating)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Relocation bonus
- DEA fee-exempt site
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
Essential Functions:
- Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications. (20%)
- Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods. (20%)
- Provides and maintains life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. (10%)
- Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure. (10%)
- Examines patient, obtains medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures. (15%)
- Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation. Similarly confers with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain. (15%)
- Determines when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery. (10%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years directly related experience
- New graduates accepted
Licenses:
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Computer skills required.
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$441,900.00 - $513,000.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Anesthesiologist
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
Your medical degree, residency completion, and state licensure must be documented before PERM is filed. Foreign medical graduates also need ECFMG certification on file, as PERM audits for anesthesiology roles frequently request proof of specialty training credentials.
Target hospital systems with established PERM pipelines
Academic medical centers and large health systems sponsor anesthesiologists more consistently than private practice groups, which often lack in-house immigration infrastructure. Ask directly during recruitment whether the employer has filed PERM for anesthesiologists before and who manages the process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter anesthesiologist openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're applying to roles where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before filing
Anesthesiology fellowships and subspecialty training can support EB-2 classification if your employer defines the role as requiring an advanced degree. Confirm whether your job duties and the employer's minimum requirements justify EB-2 before DOL submits the PERM application.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing your contract
Establish in writing whether the employer covers PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status fees, and what happens to your green card filing if you leave before the process completes. These terms are far easier to negotiate before an offer is accepted than after.
Anticipate prevailing wage requirements in your contract offer
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for anesthesiologists by region and experience tier using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, so review the applicable level for your work location before evaluating compensation offers.
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Find Anesthesiologist JobsAnesthesiologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does anesthesiology qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Anesthesiology qualifies for both. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree and your training, fellowship, or subspecialty credentials support that classification. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled profession requiring at least a bachelor's equivalent plus residency. Most anesthesiologist PERM filings pursue EB-2 given the specialty training standard, but EB-3 remains an option when job requirements are defined differently.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for anesthesiologists?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and requires lottery selection for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the petition stage and leads to permanent residency. The trade-off is time: PERM requires a full recruitment process and DOL review before the I-140 is filed, making the path longer but not subject to lottery risk.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for an anesthesiologist role?
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper advertisements, internal job postings, and job order placements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For anesthesiology, the employer's recruitment documentation must match the exact job requirements listed in the PERM application. Any mismatch between the posted duties and what PERM describes can trigger an audit.
How can I find anesthesiologist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search anesthesiologist openings filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already navigated the PERM process for this specialty. Approaching employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk that sponsorship stalls after you accept an offer.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed without losing my place in the green card process?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Anesthesiology to anesthesiology transfers generally satisfy the same-or-similar test, but switching to a different specialty or non-clinical role requires careful assessment before you move.
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