Assistant Professor – Cardiac Surgeon

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 445,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Retirement plan 10% employer match

Paid time off

Sick leave, holidays

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for an Assistant Professor – Cardiac Surgeon. The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic care at the University of Colorado Hospital and affiliated sites in Aurora, CO, including heart and lung transplantation.

The ideal candidate will participate in protocol development, pursue scholarly activities, and contribute to education of residents and fellows within the division, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required at hire.
• Medical licensure in Colorado or eligibility.
• Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Experience with aortic surgeries and heart/lung transplantation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Lead and participate in aortic program activities and surgeries.
• Perform heart and lung transplantation procedures.
• Rounding, writing orders, and hospital discharge planning.
• Assess patients, educate, coordinate care, and manage disease.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clinic staff.
• Engage in scholarly activities and education of residents and fellows.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Colorado medical licensure

Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Title: Assistant Professor – Cardiac Surgeon

Position #: 00852971 – Requisition #: 41142

Job Summary

The candidate will be expected to provide inpatient/outpatient medical care services primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital. The candidate will also provide independent clinical services for patients at other affiliated hospital sites including the Denver VAMC. The candidate will be expected to provide clinical services for heart and lung transplantation. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development of protocols for the care of cardiothoracic surgery patients. The candidate may also be asked to participate in marketing and networking opportunities with referring providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient surgeries
• Aortic program and surgeries
• Heart Transplant surgeries
• Lung Transplant surgeries
• Rounding, writing orders, and Hospital discharge
• Patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, and disease management
• Collaboration with colleagues, hospital and clinic staff
• Engage in scholarly activities and education of student resident and fellows within the University of Colorado system

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Possess MD or DO degree
• Possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado
• Board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Aortic case surgeries
• Heart and Lung Transplantation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Academic practice
• Educational and/or work experiences aligned with position requirements
• 2 or more years with Heart and Lung Transplantation experience
• Aortic program and case surgeries
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse patient population.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the professional medical and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Open Track

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Anticipated Pay Range

HIRING RANGE: $445,000 to $500,000

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.

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Sep 17, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing