Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank

cu; Aurora; On-site; PHP 15,380,000 - 29,253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank to join a robust breast cancer program in Aurora, CO. The role emphasizes clinical care, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration with protected research time for qualified candidates.

The position is open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) with opportunities for leadership, clinical trials, and outreach across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD or DO from an accredited institution in the U.S. or eligible for ECFMG certification for non-U.S. graduates.
• Board certified in Oncology.
• Experience in breast oncology preferred, with mid-career level activity, research, and education.

Responsibilities

• See patients with breast cancer at the Anschutz clinic location 2.5–3 days per week.
• Participate in breast cancer multidisciplinary clinics 1–2 sessions per week.
• Serve in inpatient rotation for medical oncology consults and inpatient service.
• Enroll patients to clinical trials and lead trials across the consortium.
• Participate in national clinical breast cancer research through NCTN mechanisms.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Breast oncology

Research coordination

Education

MD/DO from accredited institution

Tools

ECFMG certification

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:DOM/Medical Oncology

Job Title: Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank

Position #00842865 – Requisition #40681

Job Summary

The Division of Medical Oncology is seeking to recruit an outstanding mid-career academic clinical physician to join a robust and growing breast cancer oncology program.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in breast medical oncology and be comfortable taking care of breast cancer from early to late stages as well as general oncology knowledge and an interest in clinical research in breast cancer. Research duties have the potential of being supported by protected research time. The candidate will be expected to work with a large team of clinicians, administrators, and staff across multiple care sites and in a multidisciplinary format.

Candidates with an interest in clinical administration and/or quality measures will be given high priority.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• See patients diagnosed with or at risk for breast cancer in our Anschutz clinic location [approximately 2.5-3 days/week].
• Participate in the breast cancer multidisciplinary clinic 1-2 sessions/week.
• Serve in the inpatient rotation for coverage of the medical oncology consult and/or inpatient service.
• Enroll patients to available clinical trials and lead clinical trials, either pharma, cooperative group, and/or investigator lead, across the consortium
• Participation in national clinical breast research through the NCTN mechanism is expected.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Clinical responsibilities may also be based at one of our satellite clinics, all of which are in the Denver metro area.

Why Join Us

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree‑seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution.

Why work for the University?

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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

Assistant Professor

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
• Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
• Board certified in Oncology

Associate Professor

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
• Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
• Board certified in Oncology
• 5-12 years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education.

Professor

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
• Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
• Board certified in Oncology
• 12+ years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically in breast oncology in a clinical setting
• Mid-career oncologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

Assistant Professor: $245,000-336,907

Associate Professor: $285,596-386,859

Professor: $340,000-466,000

Potential for startup fund supplementation and protected research time.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 [e-mail].

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.