Functional Reconstructive Urologist (FRU)- Open Rank

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 225,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for an Open Rank Functional Reconstructive Urologist. The FRU role emphasizes complex reconstruction, neurogenic dysfunction, and survivorship, with opportunities to mentor fellows and teach residents.

Onsite position with strong regional outreach in metro Denver; collaboration across divisions aims to advance patient care, teaching, and research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in urology.
• Completion of a Functional and/or Reconstructive Urology fellowship.
• Current or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado with prescriptive privileges.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent functional and reconstructive urology clinical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform complex FRU surgeries and manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Collaborate across urology, oncology and related services to support multidisciplinary care.
• Supervise APPs, fellows, residents, and medical students in ambulatory, inpatient and operative settings.
• Participate in FRU Fellowship program with clinical teaching and mentorship.
• Engage in resident and medical student education and develop surgical labs.
• Collaborate with research programs and the FRU Research Scholar.

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Surgery | Division of Urology

Job Title: OpenRank-Assistant, Associate

Working Title: FunctionalReconstructive Urologist (FRU)

Position #:00853896–Requisition #:41458

Job Summary:

The Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, the University ofColorado School of Medicine is seeking a Functional -Reconstructive Urologist. Our robust urology service is provided byfull-time faculty, fellows and mid-level providers. This positionwill address functional urologic conditions resulting in lowergenitourinary tract dysfunction with a goal to improve bladdercontrol, reduce pain, and restore sexual function, leading to abetter quality of life. Designed to support regional growth, thisrole focuses on expanding clinical outreach in and around MetroDenver within established division productivity and coveragestandards.

The Functional Reconstructive Urologist will collaborate within thedivision and CU – Urology North to complement existing expertise,focusing on sub specialization across areas such as complexreconstruction, lower urinary tract dysfunction, neurogenicbladder, male prosthetics, and post-prostatectomy survivorship. Theprovider will utilize advanced, minimally invasive surgicaltechniques to optimize patient outcomes, reduce recovery time, anddeliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Providing inclusive care for patients of all genders, the FRUprovider will diagnose and treat complex functional disorders ofthe bladder, urethra, and ureter. Clinical management willemphasize a comprehensive approach that balances conservative,behavioral, and surgical options tailored to each patient'sunderlying disease process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Service & Regional Growth: Provideindependent functional and reconstructive urology clinical servicesin inpatient and outpatient settings at University of ColoradoHospital, Metro Denver, which could include UCH Highlands Ranch,UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, and UCHealth Specialty Care -Baseline. Expand regional outreach and subspecialized volume whilemaintaining clinical productivity expectations (cRVUs) and sharedcall coverage aligned with division benchmarks.
• Surgical & Perioperative Care: Perform complexinpatient and outpatient FRU surgeries, managing comprehensive pre-and post-operative care.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work collaborativelywith urology, urologic oncology, surgical oncology, burn surgery,orthopedic surgery colleagues to provide specializedreconstructive, prosthetic, and survivorship support for complexpatient, ensuring multidisciplinary care. Work collaboratively withthe integrated transgender program to provide comprehensive genderaffirming surgical care.
• Trainee & APP Supervision: Supervise advanced practiceproviders (APPs), fellows, residents, and medical students inambulatory, inpatient, and operative settings to ensure clinicalexcellence and safety.
• Fellowship & Academic Mentorship: Actively participatein the FRU Fellowship program by providing dedicated clinicalteaching, surgical instruction, and career mentorship to theclinical fellow.
• Education & Teaching: Engage directly in resident andmedical student education, leading clinical teaching, surgicallabs, and didactic training to foster academic development.
• Research & Scholarly Activity: Collaborate with theFRU Research Program, supervising research activities alongside theUrology Research Team and the FRU Research Scholar.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora and Broomfield, CO.

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgerywith our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing throughdiscovery, enlightening tomorrow's leaders, and daring to beexceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and researchwill lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care andsafety for our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• 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 allCU 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 ofhire.

Open Rank:

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

Rank at the time of appointment will be based onthe candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience inteaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. Wewelcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishmentsand encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth oftheir professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs .

Assistant Professor:

• Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in urology
• Completion of a Functional and/or Reconstructive Urologyfellowship
• Current or ability to obtain a license to practice as aphysician in the state of Colorado with prescriptiveprivileges
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical care,teaching, and research (e.g., through residency, fellowship, orearly faculty work)

Associate Professor:

• Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in urology
• Completion of a Functional and/or Reconstructive Urologyfellowship
• Current or ability to obtain a license to practice as aphysician in the state of Colorado with prescriptiveprivileges
• Established record of clinical excellence, teaching, andindependent scholarly work (peer-reviewed publications,presentations, or funded research)
• Minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship experience as anindependent faculty member (or equivalent experience at anotheracademic institution)
• Experience mentoring trainees, residents, or juniorfaculty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional & Reconstructive Urology: Expertise incomplex lower and upper urinary tract reconstruction, includingrobotic surgical approaches for urethral strictures, ureteralstrictures, fistulas, and pubic osteomyelitis, complex genitalreconstruction (ie concealed penis, hidradenitis, gender affirmingsurgery)
• Prostate Cancer Survivorship & Men's Health:Subspecialty focus on post-prostatectomy survivorshipcare—including male stress urinary incontinence (mSUI), anastomoticstenoses, erectile dysfunction, and Peyronie's disease—offeringcross-referral support for oncology and general urologypractices.
• Neurogenic Bladder & Voiding Dysfunction: Managementof neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, refractoryoveractive bladder (OAB), urinary retention, and complex voidingconditions.
• Advanced Diagnostics & Neuromodulation: Proficiency inperforming and interpreting complex video/wireless urodynamictesting, cystoscopy, sacral/tibial neuromodulation, andchemo-denervation (Botox).
• Minimally Invasive Approaches: Demonstrated experienceutilizing laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques toreduce recovery times and improve clinical outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Diagnostic & Clinical Precision: Advanced proficiencyin diagnosing and treating complex voiding dysfunction, urinaryincontinence, and overactive bladder using comprehensive diagnosticmodalities, including cystoscopy and video/wirelessurodynamics.
• Therapeutic & Procedural Expertise: Skill in advanced,minimally invasive treatments—including intravesicalchemo-denervation (Botox), sacral and tibial neuromodulation, andanti-incontinence prosthetic procedures.
• Complex Reconstruction: Demonstrated skill in complexopen, endoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches to correctanatomical abnormalities, including urethral strictures, complexfistulas, and pubic osteomyelitis.
• Comprehensive Care Model: Deep understanding of theinterplay between neurological, behavioral, anatomical, andlifestyle factors in managing lower genitourinary tractdysfunction.
• Academic Leadership: Strong interest in clinical care,resident and fellow education, and collaborative scholarly activityin functional and reconstructive urology.
• Team & Division Collaboration: Strong interpersonalcommunication skills with a demonstrated commitment to workingcollaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and supportingdivision-wide referral networks.

Conditions of Employment: ( Optional Statement)

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Assistant Professor: $225,000 to $396,000
• Associate Professor: $261,761 to $450,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible 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 plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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

Questions should be directed to: Jacky Bonds [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .