Open Rank- Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 290,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Disability & Life

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid time off

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday days

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a 1.0 FTE OB Hospitalist Medical Director to lead the hospitalist program at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO. This physician leader will provide clinical and operational oversight for the OB Hospitalist group and serve as a key liaison among hospitalists, obstetrics, nursing leadership, and hospital administration.

The ideal candidate will champion safe, high-quality obstetric care while fostering professionalism,

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in OB/GYN and eligibility for clinical privileges.
• Unrestricted Colorado medical license required.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical settings and hospital-based obstetrics.
• Experience in OB hospitalist leadership and quality improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality obstetrics and gynecology care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.
• Participate in shared call coverage, including night and weekend calls.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff to support coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and complete required training.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives that support patient safety, care quality, and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitalist experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Quality improvement

Education

Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unrestricted Colorado medical license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Title: Open Rank- Senior Instructor, AssistantProfessor, Associate Professor

Position #: 00852550 – Requisition #: 40940

Job Summary: The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Obstetrics andGynecology is seeking a 1.0 FTE OB Hospitalist Medical Director tolead the hospitalist program at UCHealth Highlands RanchHospital. This physician leader will provide clinical and operationaloversight for the OB Hospitalist group and serve as a key liaisonamong the hospitalist team, the Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and themultidisciplinary care team. The ideal candidate will champion safe, high-quality,evidence-based obstetric care while fostering professionalism,collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Theywill bring strong obstetric experience, proven leadership skills,and a commitment to building a high-performing hospitalist programthat supports patients, providers, nursing staff, and the broaderhospital community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetrics and gynecologycare across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.
• Participate in shared call coverage, including night and weekendcalls.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses,and staff to support efficient, coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation andrequired training.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives that support patientsafety, care quality, and clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to community outreach and patient education effortsthat advance the health and well-being of the communities weserve.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inHighlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a publiceducation, clinical, and research facility serving approximately4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at theforefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CUAnschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs throughsix schools and colleges and receives more than $500 million inresearch awards annually. As the single largest health professionseducation provider in Colorado, the campus awards nearly 1,450degrees each year.

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 all CUcampuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

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

Qualifications:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selectedcandidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track thatcorresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about facultytracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: 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.

Senior Instructor

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board ofObstetrics and Gynecology.
• Unrestricted Colorado medical license and eligibility forclinical privileges at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
• Faculty appointment at the level of Senior Instructor or above inthe University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics andGynecology.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in obstetrics and hospital-basedcare.
• Previous physician leadership experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification
• Four (4) years of post-residency clinical experience inObstetrics and Gynecology, with demonstrated commitment tohigh-quality patient care, collaboration, and clinicalexcellence

Assistant Professor

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board ofObstetrics and Gynecology.
• Unrestricted Colorado medical license and eligibility forclinical privileges at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
• Faculty appointment at the level of Senior Instructor or above inthe University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics andGynecology.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in obstetrics and hospital-basedcare.
• Previous physician leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, patient safety, physicianprofessionalism, and collaborative care.
• Current BLS certification
• Six (6) years of post-residency clinical experience in Obstetricsand Gynecology, with demonstrated commitment to high-qualitypatient care, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Associate Professor

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board ofObstetrics and Gynecology.
• Unrestricted Colorado medical license and eligibility forclinical privileges at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
• Faculty appointment at the level of Senior Instructor or above inthe University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics andGynecology.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in obstetrics and hospital-basedcare.
• Previous physician leadership experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification
• Seven (7) years of post-residency clinical experience inObstetrics and Gynecology, with demonstrated commitment tohigh-quality patient care, collaboration, and clinicalexcellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an OB Hospitalist, Labor and Deliveryleadership, or similar hospital-based leadership role.
• Experience developing or implementing quality improvementinitiatives.
• Experience using clinical and operational data to identifyopportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and build consensusamong physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with physician recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, orprofessional development.
• Strong understanding of the operational needs of a high-volumeobstetric service.
• Experience in high-volume and/or high-risk obstetrics
• Experience supporting clinical education
• Knowledge of Epic electronic medical record systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment with a commitment to high-quality,patient-centered care.
• Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and clinicaldocumentation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships acrossdisciplines and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-makingskills.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, emotional intelligence,and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and address conflictconstructively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and data-informeddecision-making.
• Labor management expertise, including normal and high-risk laborprogression.
• Fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation.
• Ability to interpret both gynecologic and obstetricultrasounds.
• Knowledge of gynecologic evaluation, management, and routinegynecologic surgery.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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:

Sr. Instructor: $290,000 to $300,000

Assistant Professor: $305,000 to $315,000

Associate Professor: $315,000 to $320,000

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.