Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Medicine/Medical Oncology seeks an MD for an Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor position. The primary site is Highlands Ranch Medical Center with cross-coverage at Lone Tree and Cherry Creek centers.

The role involves inpatient rounding, daily patient care, infusion center coverage, participation in clinical trials, tumor boards, and collaboration with Oncology APPs and a multidisciplinary team to advance patient-centered cancer care.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited institution.
• Board certified in Oncology or Hematology.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical work seeing patients daily and covering the infusion center.
• 1:6 call coverage for community practice patients and Highlands Ranch Hospital.
• Lead and participate in clinical quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

MD/DO licensure

Board certification in Oncology or Hematology

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine/Medical Oncology

Job Title: Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor

Position #00772714 - Requisition #39801

The Division of Medical Oncology is searching for an MD whose primary site of practice will be Highlands Ranch Medical Center (both inpatient and outpatient) with some cross coverage of Lone Tree Medical Center and possibly Cherry Creek Medical Center. There will be inpatient rounding 2-4 days per week at Highlands Ranch Hospital with assistance from an APP. We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic who is a team player. We have developed a strong hard-working team who covers for each other and are invested in the program and the patients. We are striving to maintain that energy and value system. The mission of our center is to deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary hematology and oncology care in highly accessible and patient friendly manner. We offer cutting edge technology and clinical trials in a community setting. The Highlands Ranch Medical Center is a multispecialty building and offers an on-site infusion center, blood bank, diagnostic laboratory and radiology services (including MRI, CT and PET/CT), a breast center, and multiple specialties including radiation oncology, surgery (general, ENT, breast, urologic, plastics), gastroenterology (with endoscopy suites). We are connected to a 75-bed hospital and admit our oncology patients with the help of our very capable hospitalist team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical works seeing patients daily and covering the infusion center on a rotating basis during clinic days; Working with Oncology APPs (NPs or PAs) in clinic;

1:6 call coverage for community practice patients and Highlands Ranch Hospital;

Work/Service Line Director to expand the cancer practice;

Attend Multi-Departmental Clinics & CME conferences regularly; Attend oncology service line meetings; clinical trial meetings;

Assist with investigator-initiated, cooperative group/industry trials;

Lead and participate in clinical quality improvement projects including management of critical pathway & case management across the continuum of care;

Team member providing healthcare, interacting w/professional colleagues in a multidisciplinary fashion to provide comprehensive care as an responsibility professional;

Attend via conference call monthly Clinical Affairs meetings, weekly tumor boards, present Fellows Conference 1/year, assist with Fellows interviews, work with Administrator on clinical data & other duties as assigned by Medical Director at Highlands Ranch and/or Division Head;

Maintain accurate, legible, & confidential records using the UCH EPIC system.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree‑seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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.

Assistant Professor

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution
• Board certified in Oncology or Hematology

Associate Professor

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution
• Board certified in Oncology or Hematology
• 4-8+ years' experience in Community setting in Medical Oncology

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years' experience in Community setting in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

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.