Assistant Professor - Aurora, United States - University of Colorado

Description

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant-Cellular Therapeutics

Assistant Professor - Hematology

Position # Requisition #26938

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant-Cellular Therapeutics has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor - Hematology position.

Nature of Work:

The successful candidate will have a schedule working with other attending physicians and physician-scientists in Pediatric Hematology to supervise advance practice providers, fellows, and residents in organizing each day's inpatient rounds, procedures, and family conferences, conduct outpatient clinics, and develop clinical/translational research and/or outcomes or quality improvement projects that advance the academic, teaching, and clinical missions of the School of Medicine.

There may be dedicated time for academic activity in clinical, translational, or outcomes research in pediatric hematology within the Section, or other interests as developed by the candidate and agreed upon by the Section leadership.

This is primarily a clinical role, and time will be spent as a faculty member practicing pediatric hematology independently in the clinical setting.

Additional time allocations may be spent in conducting and/or leading quality and process improvement, outcomes, and/or clinical research work depending on candidate experience, interest, and funding availability.

Formal contributions to the additional institutional academic missions of teaching and service work are not expected parts of this position but may also be considered based on candidate experience and interest.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care.

The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year.

Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants.

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Position Emphasis:
Scholarship Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this position is responsible for developing and carrying out quality, safety, process improvement and clinical outcomes or research projects in pediatric hematology as an independent investigator.
• The successful candidate in this position will manage and supervise residents, fellows, graduate students, professional research associates, technicians, and other staff members in the conduct of his/her scholarly projects.
• The successful candidate in this position will develop and supervise his/her overall investigative and scholarly direction and organization, maintaining fiscal responsibility for grant and/or expenditure management, equipment, and supplies.
• Teaching is not a formal assignment in this position, but informal teaching and mentorship are expected in all interactions with learners from and within a variety of environments.

Clinical Job Responsibilities

• Approximately 8-12 weeks/year coverage as the attending physician responsible for the Hematology clinical service in a 50-60% or more clinical effort. Coverage may be adjusted based on patient and staffing volumes, additional grant or administrative funding to decrease clinical workload and similar adjustments.
• Shared holiday and weekend call with other Hem/Onc/BMT faculty members. Current allocation is matched to inpatient service weeks and will be adjusted based on patient and staffing volumes, additional grant funding to decrease clinical workload and similar adjustments.
• Shared coverage in Procedure Clinics for routine outpatient procedures on heme/onc/BMT-CT patients prorated according to cFTE and a minimum of 3-4 (three to four) procedure half-days per calendar year for all providers.
• Shared coverage of Hematology outpatient clinics at Children's Hospital Colorado with potential to cross-cover Hemostasis/Thrombosis clinics at the Hemophilia Thrombosis Center. Clinical time may also include occasional clinic coverage at the South Campus, North Campus sites or off-site outreach clinics.

PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.


Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position has been established at $163,000 to $170,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.


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Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff.

The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors.

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.


Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.

If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Successful completion of an American Board of Pediatrics accredited Fellowship in pediatric Hematology/Oncology and fully Board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• American Board of Pediatrics sub-board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology certification achieved within 5 (five) years of completing fellowship including continuous maintenance of certification.
• Active or ability to attain and maintain an unrestricted Colorado state medical license and DEA certification.
• Active medical staff privileges at Children' Hospital Colorado and continued compliance with ongoing professional practice improvement activities.
• Experience independently managing and caring for pediatric hematology, oncology, and/or bone marrow transplant patients in an academic medical setting/practice.
• At least one (1) year of independent clinical practice in a pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT environment after completion of fellowship.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
• Continuous Maintenance of Board Certification(s) is required after employment.
• Must meet all Children's Hospital Colorado credentialing requirements and continuous active medical staff status.
• Must maintain a current Colorado State Medical License and DEA certification.

Please note:
We are unable to provide employment-based sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in the independent care of pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT patients.
• Participation in academic hematology as evidenced by professional society membership and bibliography/academic productivity.
• Clinical research experience including functions as a principal investigator.
• Advanced degree(s) or certificates in clinical science or quality or process improvement.
• Fluency in a language other than English is valued.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to independently care for and manage complex Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT patients in an academic setting.
• High customer service skills, team-based patient care, and ability to meet productivity targets are expected.
• Professional communications/interaction skills.