Emergency Medicine Physician

CU Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 253,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks emergency medicine physicians for a full-time faculty role at the rank of Instructor/Senior Instructor. Positions may be at UCHealth sites or via virtual platforms.

Applicants should be excellent clinicians who collaborate within teams to provide high-quality emergency care. Responsibilities include ED attendings at approved sites, leading safety/quality projects, CME completion, and possible committee work.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Completion of an emergency medicine residency.
• Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Completion of fellowship training in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending in the emergency department at approved sites, including virtual care.
• Lead patient safety/quality initiatives and participate in at least one project annually.
• Participate in rotating sick call coverage per guidelines, if applicable.
• Complete CME per departmental guidelines.
• Serve as a committee member as needed by the Department or site on an ad hoc basis.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Excellent clinician

Patient care focus

Education

Colorado Medical License

Emergency medicine residency

ABEM board prepared/certified

Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an comprehensive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of different backgrounds. The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is currently recruiting emergency medicine physicians in the clinical series. This position will work as a full-time faculty position at the rank of Instructor/Senior Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at any UCHealth site of practice, which may include virtual platforms of care. The successful candidate will be an excellent clinician who collaborates well within teams to deliver the highest quality of emergency care to every patient, every time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an attending in the emergency department at one of the approved sites, including: any affiliated free-standing emergency department, virtual health care, Broomfield Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, or the University of Colorado Hospital.
• Actively participate in efforts to improve patient safety, clinical quality and patient experience and provide leadership of at least one project annually, if requested by the Chair or designee.
• Participate in the rotating sick call coverage schedule per departmental or practice site guidelines, if applicable.
• Complete necessary CME per departmental and/or practice site guidelines.
• Serve as a committee member as needed by the Department or practice site on an ad hoc basis.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO metropolitan area.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The campus is a state-of-the-art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Why work for the University?

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

Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

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.

Instructor

Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date

Completion of an emergency medicine residency

Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Senior Instructor

Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date

Completion of an emergency medicine residency

Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Completion of fellowship training in Emergency Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

A track record of excellence in clinical performance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

It is expected the employee will be competent to interpret age specific developmental, physiological and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.

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.

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor $281,294

Senior Instructor $281,294

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].

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.

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.