Medical Director, Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC)

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 356,400 - 373,200; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Medical Director for the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC). The role requires leading anesthesia quality, developing protocols for obstetric and fetal procedures, and overseeing all anesthesia care within CFCC.

The candidate must hold an MD/DO and be board-certified with OB anesthesiology/ pain management credentials. This on-site position at the Aurora, CO campus involves academic duties, clinical supervision of trainees, ongoing

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in OB Anesthesiology as part of his/her board preparation.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado at the time of hire.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by ABMS.
• Current or eligible appointment to CU School of Medicine faculty.
• Minimum five years of OB Anesthesiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct CFCC anesthesia quality including metrics and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain anesthesia protocols for obstetric/fetal procedures.
• Oversee anesthesia care for obstetric/fetal interventions at CFCC.
• Lead education and onboarding for anesthesia providers.
• Create patient education materials with the CFCC team.
• Serve on CFCC Governing and Quality/Patient Safety committees.
• Attend CFCC Patient Review Meetings and report to Department Chair.
• Maintain Center of Excellence designation in Obstetric Anesthesiology.
• Coordinate with Department and CFCC leadership for tasks and meetings.

Skills

OB Anesthesiology

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education

ACGME-accredited OB Anesthesiology fellowship

Colorado medical licensure

Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Management

CU School of Medicine faculty appointment

5+ years OB Anesthesiology experience

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Working Title: Medical Director, Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC)

Position #00846990: - Requisition #: 39746

Job Summary

The Medical Director of the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus provides clinical, academic, and administrative leadership for one of the region's premier multidisciplinary programs in fetal diagnosis and intervention.

The selected individual must maintain a full-time faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. An MD or DO is required. In their faculty position, the individual must continue their clinical duties, which includes supervision of various trainees and learners in a clinical setting. Additionally, the faculty member is expected to maintain his or her academic productivity and scholarship activities.

Responsibilities

• Director of Anesthesia Quality for the CFCC, including quality metrics, outcomes monitoring, and continuous improvement


• Develop, implement, and maintain anesthesia protocols for obstetric and fetal interventional procedures


• Oversee all anesthesia care for obstetric and fetal interventions within the CFCC


• Lead education and onboarding for anesthesiology providers, including orientation, workflow training, and simulation


• Develop patient education materials and simulation exercises in collaboration with the multidisciplinary CFCC team


• Serve as standing member of the CFCC Governance Committee


• Co-chair the CFCC Quality and Patient Safety Committee


• Attend all CFCC Patient Review Meetings


• Provide regularly scheduled updates to the Department Chair


• Maintain Center of Excellence designation in Obstetric Anesthesiology for the CFCC

The Medical Director of the CFCC is an \"at-will\" position that can be changed at any time based on performance of specified duties.

Key Relationships

• Department: Department of Anesthesiology Division Chief


• Hospital: Children's Hospital Colorado

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in OB Anesthesiology


• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado


• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology


• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty


• Minimum of five years' experience in OB Anesthesiology

Associate Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in OB Anesthesiology


• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado


• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology


• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty


• Minimum of five years' experience in OB Anesthesiology


• If seeking rank of Associate Professor, candidate must meet the SOM's requirements for Associate Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate's title will be designated \"Visiting\", and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the \"visiting\" designation.

Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in OB Anesthesiology


• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado


• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology


• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty


• Minimum of five years' experience in OB Anesthesiology


• If seeking rank of Professor, candidate must meet the SOM's requirements for Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Professor, the candidate's title will be designated \"Visiting\", and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the \"visiting\" designation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Professor or Professor preferred, alternatively at least 5 years attending experience and on track for promotion


• Previous leadership role and/or demonstrated interest in leadership endeavors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of OB Anesthesiology


• Excellent communication skills


• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across departmental and institutional boundaries


• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and education

Expectations

The Medical Director of the CFCC will:

• Represent both the Department of Anesthesiology and Children's Hospital Colorado with the highest level of professionalism and citizenship and serve as a liaison and representative of both the Department of Anesthesia and Children's Hospital Colorado with patients, nursing staff, surgical staff and medical staff.


• Maintain effective working relationships and consistent communication with Department and CFCC leadership


• Provide regularly scheduledupdates to the Department Chair.


• Set annual goalswith discussion ofprogress on a regular basiswith CFCC leadership and Department of Anesthesiology Chair and Division Chief.


• Be responsible for adjusting his or her schedule in order to complete required tasks and attend necessary hospital or departmental meetings.


• Provide updates to the Department Faculty (Faculty Meetings) as appropriate

Anticipated Pay Range

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

• Assistant Professor - $356,400


• Associate Professor - $364,800


• Professor - $373,200

The above salaries are not inclusive of variable compensation, including call and incentive pay.

Additionally, the Medical Director of the CFCC will receive 0.20FTE of protected time for serving in this role.

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

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