Gastroenterology Physician, CU GI Community Practice Group (Longmont)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician for the CU GI Community Practice Group in Longmont, CO. The role encompasses outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, endoscopic procedures, and nights/weekends call coverage.

The position supports care across GERD, dysphagia, IBS/IBD, and inflammatory liver diseases, with a focus on excellent patient service and collaborative practice in a community-based academic setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with GI board certification or eligibility.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and GI is required or eligible.
• Active Colorado medical license and DEA registration are required.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic) is preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are expected.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic and inpatient GI consultations, with endoscopic procedures.
• Provide night and weekend call coverage as part of rotation.
• Diagnose and manage GERD, dysphagia, IBS, IBD, and liver-related conditions.
• Perform routine endoscopic procedures and interpret GI diagnostics.
• Engage in team communication and patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Board certification or active board eligibility in Gastroenterology

Active Colorado medical license

Active DEA license

Tools

Epic EMR

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine- Division of Gastroenterology &Hepatology

Job Title: GastroenterologyPhysician, CU GI Community Practice Group (Longmont)

Open Rank: Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor,Associate Professor

Position #00838402 – Requisition #37502

Job Summary:

As an important member of the GI community practice team, theGastroenterologist will have clinical responsibilities includingoutpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultations, endoscopicprocedures, and nights/weekends call coverage.

The gastroenterologist will primarily see outpatients at theUCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and Longmont GI clinic 5 days per week(3 half-days outpatient clinic, 5 half-days outpatient endoscopy).Additionally, they will provide inpatient GI consultative servicesand nights/weekends call coverage at Longs Peak Hospital up to 8weeks per year in rotation with other members of the Longmont CU GIcommunity practice group.

The successful applicant for this position will be someone whocommunicates appropriately and effectively with patients, staff,consultants, and colleagues, has outstanding customer serviceskills, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationshipsthat are equally respectful to all.

Key Responsibilities :

• GERD
• Dysphagia
• IBS/functional GI disorders
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Pancreatitis
• Occult iron deficiency anemia
• GI motility disorders
• Interpretation of GI diagnostics including:
  • Routine endoscopic procedures within the scope of a generalgastroenterologist (polypectomy, treatment of upper/lower GIbleeding, endoscopic dilation)
  • Capsule endoscopy interpretation
  • Wireless pH capsule placement (Bravo)
  • Hydrogen Breath Testing
• Additional experience and skills
  • Diagnostic ERCP and EUS
  • Therapeutic ERCP and EUS

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located inLongmont, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado's Division of Gastroenterology andHepatology in the Department of Medicine is aninternationally-renowned program that provides comprehensiveresources for the diagnosis and management of diseases of thedigestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division ofGastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff makingcontributions to research, clinical trials, andnationally-recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GISurgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and ourclinical partner, the University Of Colorado Hospital, is in thetop hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing,with clinical practice sites across Denver metro and the frontrange, which include over 80 researchers, physicians, advancedpractice providers, and staff, all working toward its vision toprevent and treat disease while being a global model for patientcare delivery, interdisciplinary research, and medicaleducation.

The CU GI Community Practice Group is a sub-section of the Divisionof Gastroenterology and Hepatology providing community basedclinical care at four UC Health satellite facilities across thefront range; Highlands Ranch Hospital, Lone Tree Specialty Clinic,Cherry Creek Medical Center, and Longs Peak Hospital.

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
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

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

Equal 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Instructor:

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or active board eligibility inGastroenterology
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State ofColorado medical license
• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date

Sr. Instructor:

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or active board eligibility inGastroenterology
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State ofColorado medical license
• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or active board eligibility inGastroenterology
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State ofColorado medical license
• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or active board eligibility inGastroenterology
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State ofColorado medical license
• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Therapeutic Endoscopy training (ERCP, EUS) – All ranks

Instructor:

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification

Sr. Instructor:

• At least 3 years of post-graduate GI clinical practiceexperience
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification

Assistant Professor:

• At least 5 years of post-graduate GI clinical practiceexperience
• Prior academic appointment to the level of Assistant Professorfrom a previous institution
• Clear record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficientto be appointed as an assistant professor or higher at theUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification

Associate Professor:

• At least 8 years of post-graduate GI clinical practiceexperience
• Prior academic appointment to the level of Associate Professorfrom a previous institution
• Clear record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficientto be appointed as an Associate Professor or higher at theUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners,faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizationsand donors
• Candidates who can contribute, through their research,teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of theacademic community and work toward building an equitable anddiverse scholarly environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing andorally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with employees at all levels throughout theinstitution.
• Outstanding customer service and patient relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem-solve,multi-task, and work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give andevaluate patient care in the gastroenterology clinic.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administerpatient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establisha safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, andtechniques of medicine 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 establishing and maintaining effective workingrelationships with patients and their family members, medicalstaff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencysituations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines andprocedures.

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidatesthroughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is anopening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Base Salary:

• Instructor: $300,000-350,000
• Senior Instructor: $300,000-350,000
• Assistant Professor: $300,000- $350,000
• Associate Professor: $350,000- $375,000
• Professor: $375,000- $425,000

Total Compensation (base + variable): $500,000 to$600,000

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

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 .