Who We Are

Welcome to the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Iowa.  

The University of Iowa has been a leader in anesthesiology clinical care, education, and research for more than 100 years. We're looking for brilliant physicians and CRNAs to continue this tradition for the next century. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, employing nearly 900 physicians and more than 2,500 nurses. UI Health Care is an 811-bed tertiary and quaternary care facility, as well as a Level 1 trauma center. Stead Family Children's Hospital is a 183-bed state-of-the-art pediatric facility. The Carver College of Medicine's thriving research enterprise has received $2 billion in NIH funding over the last decade.

Cynthia A. Wong 
Professor, Chair, and Executive Officer

Open Positions

Faculty Jobs

ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking qualified anesthesiologists with interest and expertise in a variety of clinical areas to join our team. The Department of Anesthesia is seeking faculty members for appointment on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. Appointment at the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered.


Responsibilities of this position include:



  • Participating in team-based anesthesia care and personally providing anesthesia care

  • Serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating for effective patient outcomes.

  • Active participation in the academic activities of the Department and College of Medicine.

  • Supervising students, residents, fellows, SRNA’s and non-anesthesia rotators.

  • Providing developmental feedback to those under supervision, verbally and in writing.

  • Preparing educational materials, leading and/or attending academic lectures and professional development events.

  • Research activities are encouraged, though participation is not required for continued employment or promotion.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


For more information visit our website at medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/; for additional inquiries about this position, please send an email to:


Cynthia A. Wong, M.D.


Professor, Chair & DEO


Phone: 319-356-3868


Email: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

DIVISION CHIEF FOR MULTISPECIALTY ANESTHESIA

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking an accomplished academic anesthesiologist to serve as Division Chief for Multispecialty Anesthesia. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesia. The division chief will be responsible for all aspects of the Department of Anesthesia missions as they pertain to the practice of the following specialties: general surgery, otolaryngology, oral surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, urology, neurosurgical, transplant surgery, and ophthalmology. The division chief will have a clear vision for advancing these anesthesia specialties and will collaborate with perioperative physicians and other colleagues. The Department of Anesthesia is seeking a faculty member for appointment on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. 
These responsibilities include:


• Clinical Care: Leading multispecialty anesthesia clinical operations to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care with efficient and innovative utilization of clinical and material resources.


• Collaboration: Promoting effective collaborations among divisional faculty and other clinical and research scientists across the campus to foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and research.


• Education: Facilitating and enhancing medical education in multispecialty anesthesia, ensuring that educational programs are cutting-edge and meet the highest standards.


• Faculty Development: Encourage professional growth and excellence among faculty members within the division. Supporting faculty career development, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and excellence.


• Research: Drive research initiatives and innovations in each of the Anesthesia specialties, including the development of new techniques, protocols, and research initiatives that contribute to the field’s body of knowledge. 


• Operations and Strategy: Overseeing the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency within the division.


• Administration: Representing the division in departmental, hospital, and university committees, contributing to the strategic planning and policy-making processes.


Internal Resources:


• Opportunity to participate in the development and refinement of simulation models for graduate and postgraduate education in the multispecialties.


• Active clinical research program support, including participation in international, multi-center trials.


• NIH-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, which includes collaboration with investigators from all 11 colleges on campus.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

REGIONAL AND ACUTE PAIN MEDICINE DIVISION CHIEF

Monday, October 7, 2024

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking an accomplished academic anesthesiologist to serve as Division Chief for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesia. The division chief will be responsible for all aspects of the UI Department of Anesthesia missions as they pertain to the practice of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. The division chief will have a clear vision for advancing the specialty, experience collaborating with anesthesiologists and other colleagues, and demonstrated leadership skills in academic medicine. The Department of Anesthesia is seeking a faculty member for appointment on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. 


These responsibilities include:


Clinical Care: Leading regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine clinical operations to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care with efficient and innovative utilization of clinical and material resources.


Collaboration: Promoting effective collaborations among divisional faculty and other clinical and research scientists across the campus to foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and research.


Education: Facilitating and enhancing medical education in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine, ensuring that educational programs are cutting-edge and meet the highest standards.


Faculty Development: Encourage professional growth and excellence among faculty members within the division. Supporting faculty career development, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and excellence.


Research: Drive research initiatives and innovations in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine, including the development of new techniques, protocols, and research initiatives that contribute to the field’s body of knowledge. 


Operations and Strategy: Overseeing the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency within the division.


Administration: Representing the division in departmental, hospital, and university committees, contributing to the strategic planning and policy-making processes.


Internal Resources:


• Opportunity to participate in the development and refinement of simulation models for graduate and postgraduate education in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine.


• Opportunity to participate in Regional Anesthesia Study Center of Iowa (RASCI) ultrasound workshops.


• Active clinical research program support, including participation in international, multi-center trials.


• NIH-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, which includes collaboration with investigators from all 11 colleges on campus.


• Spacious ambulatory surgery center with high volume of peripheral nerve block and home-going catheter procedures.


• New orthopedic hospital built to facilitate the practice of regional anesthesia for orthopedic surgical procedures, education, and research.


For more information visit our website at medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/ 


For additional inquiries about this position please send an email to:


Cynthia A. Wong, MD
Professor, Chair and DEO
E-mail: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

CRITICAL CARE INTENSIVIST

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Critical Care Intensivist. The Department of Anesthesia is seeking faculty members for appointment on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. 


Responsibilities of this position include:



  • Participating in team-based anesthesia care and personally providing anesthesia care

  • Serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating for effective patient outcomes

  • Active participation in the academic activities of the Department and College of Medicine

  • Supervising students, residents, fellows, SRNA’s and non-anesthesia rotators

  • Providing developmental feedback to those under supervision, verbally and in writing

  • Preparing educational materials, leading and/or attending academic lectures and professional development events

  • Demonstrated experience in promoting an inclusive team-based work environment

  • Research activities are encouraged, though participation is not required for continued employment or promotion


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


For more information visit our website at medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/; for additional inquiries about this position, please send an email to:


Cynthia A. Wong, M.D.


Professor, Chair & DEO


Phone: 319-356-3868


Email: Cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking qualified Psychologist to join our team. The Pain Clinic Psychologist will carry out psycho-diagnostic and psycho-therapeutic activities for the Anesthesia Pain Medicine Service in Adults as well as Pediatric population.  The Psychologist will develop psychological assessments and cognitive treatments in parallel with other multidisciplinary activities with general direction provided by the Director of the Pain Management Clinic.


Responsibilities
• Determine psychodiagnosis and psychodynamics of participants via tests and interviews in the multidisciplinary Pain Clinic setting,
• Apply various psychological tests and interpret the results in light of the presenting complaint,
• Treat pain related psychological disorders to effect improvements, utilizing various behavioral adjustment techniques,
• Collaborate with other clinical staff and other departments in developing multidisciplinary treatment programs for chronic pain patients,
• Develop experimental designs and conduct clinical research in behavioral psychology,
• Continually update and prepare diagnosis and clinical status reports,
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, pre-procedural psychological screening, psychological testing, individual and group and family counseling,
• Work closely with the treatment team and collaborate on treatment planning, provide education to the team and clients, and assist with program development,
• Participate in clinical activities with faculty physicians, physiatrists, pharmacists, nurses, physical therapists, licensed clinical social workers and is expected to provide clinical supervision and lectures to residents and fellows.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

Staff Jobs

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - SNICU - Full Time with 66% Nights

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Department: Anesthesia
The?Critical Care Hospitalist (PA or ARNP) will provide care for patients who require hospitalization for the detection and treatment of illnesses within the Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU).

Certified RN Anesthetist/Sup

Friday, January 10, 2025
Department: Anesthesia

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