Open Rank- Assistant, Associate Professor, MD - Aurora, United States - University of Colorado

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Department of Surgery | Division of Pediatric Surgery

Job Title:
Open Rank- Assistant, Associate Professor, MD - Burn, Trauma, Critical Care


Position #:
Requisition #:31546


Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has one full- time (1.0 FTE) faculty positions available at an open rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a surgeon focused specifically on trauma, critical care, and burns.

The position includes inpatient and outpatient medical care services, and resident training for general Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO)), Denver Health, St.

Joseph's Medical Center, as well as other local campuses and Colorado Springs.

All candidates will be expected to provide independent clinical services, supervise advance practice providers (APPs) in the provision of independent clinical services for patients, as well as teach and supervise residents and fellows.

These duties will include inpatient and outpatient clinical services, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgeries at CHCO and its affiliated practice locations.

Examples of Work Performed

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services primarily for the Pediatric Surgical Service at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO).

Duties will include primarily coordination of care of the following inpatient teams and outpatient clinics:
Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Burns.

The open rank surgeon will participate in the Division of Pediatric Surgery's Network of Care, which includes coverage responsibilities at our North Campus, South Campus, Denver Health, St.

Joseph's, and Colorado Springs.

The position will be primarily based at the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Essential Job Functions/ Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective working relationship with the Surgeon-in-Chief, department chairs, medical staff and hospital administration
• Foster positive working relationships with liaisons from other services
• Provide operative care for a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions, including all facets of general pediatric surgery, and trauma and acute care surgery
• Attend weekly clinic and team meetings
• Shared call coverage within group
• Contribute to clinical research and training of Pediatric Surgery residents and fellows
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position is ideal for a Pediatric Surgeon with interest and expertise in surgical critical care, burns, and trauma. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in pediatric burn surgery (debridements, coverage, grafting) and surgical critical care. They will be a part of our multidisciplinary Pediatric Burn Program, which includes inpatient and outpatient care.

Additional Examples of Work Performed

In addition to examples provided above, position will also coordinate care for inpatients and outpatients on the Pediatric Burn Service.

Additional Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Participate in Continuing Medical Education activities to assure continued delivery of quality pediatric burn and trauma care
• Monitor and participate in pediatric burn and trauma outreach activities
• Engage in and direct pediatric burn and trauma research, to include submitting projects for publication and presentation at local, regional, and national meetings
• Assure medical staff compliance with burn and trauma policies and procedures
• Foster positive working relationships with liaisons from other services
• Maintain liaisons with hospitals and other institutions providing burn and trauma care in the region
• Oversee ambulatory burn patient care, including new patient consults and follow ups
• Oversee inpatient burn rounds and consults
• Provide operative care for a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions, including all facets of general pediatric surgery, trauma and acute care surgery, with a focus on pediatric burn surgery
• Call coverage shared within group
• Contribute to clinical research and training of Pediatric Surgery residents and fellows
• Oversee ambulatory trauma patient care, including new patient consults and follow-ups
• Oversee inpatient rounds and consults for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) service
• Assume oversight responsibility for the care of all trauma patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, including leadership support at non-Anschutz campus sites of care
• Organize, direct and ensure tight integration of the Trauma and Burn Services with other departments and services

Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado


Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more.

To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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.



Qualifications:
Minimum

Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:


Assistant Professor:

• Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery
• Demonstrated proficiency in pediatric surgical clinical, education and research efforts
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Critical Care

Associate Professor:

• Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery
• 5 years' proficiency in pediatric surgical clinical, education and research efforts
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges
• Board Certification in Critical Care
• 5 years' proficiency in pediatric surgical clinical, education and research efforts
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges

Preferred

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
• Surgical critical care board eligibility/certification, desired but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing, cross functional teams, conflict resolution, and project and change management
• Demonstrated proficiency in pediatric burn surgery
• Previous experience in a pediatric trauma program
• Previous experience in a pediatric burn program or management of pediatric burns
• Surgical critical care board eligibility/certification

Professional Fields

Pediatric Surgery

Burn

Critical Care


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team
• Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in leading high-performing, cross functional teams with exemplary leadership in conflict resolution
• Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management
• Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience
• Promotes and adheres to the CHCO Standards of Behavior and holds providers accountable for adherence

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to:
Kevin Koffenberger )


Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.


Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:


Assistant Professor:
$425,000 to $475,000, plus productivity incentives


Associate Professor:
$525,000 to $575,000, plus productivity incentives

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.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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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ADA Statement:
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


Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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.