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Canon City, Colorado

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$134-$148/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job description

Join MedAmerica as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant – $278K-$307K, Loan Repayment in Canon City, Colorado, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $134 - $148/hour.
  • CME allowance: $1,500.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
  • 401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
  • Discretionary profit-sharing contributions
  • HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Annual PTO plus additional sick leave

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with MedAmerica in Canon City, Colorado, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant will evaluate patients, perform pre-anesthetic physical exams, and assist in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. They are also responsible for monitoring patients, managing airways, and providing supportive treatment during surgical procedures and postoperative recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have successfully completed an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program. Current state licensure and certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSPALSDEA License

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient evaluationPhysical examinationDiagnostic interpretationAirway managementVentilatory supportAdvanced life supportRegional anesthesiaMonitoring modalitiesClinical instructionCritical judgmentAnalytical thinkingTime managementCommunication skillsProblem solving

Anesthesiologist Assistant Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$293k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $284k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - Anesthesiology - CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

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3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Discretionary profit-sharing contributions
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
Annual PTO plus additional sick leave
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Annual cash bonus