Pediatrics | Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 656,000 - 799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a full-time Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join the Department of Neurosurgery. The Open Rank position is available at Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, with a focus on growing the pediatric neurosurgical program across the Colorado Springs campus and affiliated facilities.

The role involves direct clinical care of children, clinics at Briargate, and inpatient consultations at multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent and board eligibility/certification in neurological/pediatric neurosurgery.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery favored.
• Colorado medical license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time clinical care to pediatric patients (0.9–1.0 cFTE).
• Conduct clinics at Briargate, Colorado Springs, to meet demand.
• Perform inpatient consultations and surgeries at Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs and Anschutz campuses.
• Provide weekday call on a 1:4 cadence and weekend call on 1:5 cadence, with potential extra compensation.

Skills

Pediatric neurosurgery

Clinical care

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Neurosurgery

Job Title: Pediatrics| Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position#00852890: – Requisition #:41043

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at University of Colorado Denver,School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurosurgeon.The position will focus on growing the department's Pediatricneurosurgical program at the Children's Hospital Colorado,Colorado Springs and the Briargate outpatient facility .Clinical interests should include general pediatric neurosurgery,with a broad interest in hydrocephalus, congenital malformationsand pediatric trauma. We require a neurosurgeon who is a committedclinician, dedicated to building a strong program through localcollaboration and regional communication. The designatedneurosurgeon will be deeply embedded in the pediatric neurosurgeryfaculty practice, with members based on both the Colorado Springsand Anschutz campuses. Practice support across the campuses will beprovided as needed. All faculty members participate (by remoteaccess) in daily morning rounds, conferences, and grandrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• The faculty member will maintain full-time clinical effort(.9-1.0cFTE) providing direct clinical care to children.
• Conduct clinics at the Briargate location in Colorado Springsfacility to meet the clinical demand for neurosurgical care an inmultidisciplinary programs.
• Perform inpatient consultations and surgical procedures at theChildren's Hospital Colorado Springs campus, and Anschutz campus asneeded.
• Provide weekday call on a one in four cadence and weekend call ona one in 5 cadence, with the opportunity to increase these foradditional compensation.
• Any additional duties as deemed by the supervisor.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inColorado Springs, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educationalenterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments ofNeurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Departmentencompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital,Children's Hospital Colorado, the Colorado VA Medical Center andDenver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter now located onthe 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The AnschutzMedical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education,clinical programs, research and innovation. Our current facultyincludes 25 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, 4Interventional Neuro-radiologists, 5 Neuropsychologists andmultiple full-time dedicated research Ph.D.'s. Within theDepartment are nine programs of excellence, offering unrivalededucational opportunities for our Residents and Fellows. We, at theUniversity of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-artcare not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and tothe nation.

This role based at Children's Hospital Colorado- Colorado Springsoffers the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognizedpediatric health system while serving children and familiesthroughout southern Colorado. The Pediatric Neurosurgery programprovides expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range ofneurological conditions. Team members collaborate closely withmultidisciplinary specialists across the Children's Coloradonetwork to deliver innovative, evidence-based care. This is anexciting opportunity to practice at the forefront of pediatricneurosurgery while making a meaningful impact on children andfamilies throughout the region.

Location

The Colorado Springs Children's Hospital Campus is roughly onehour's drive south of the Metro Denver Children's Hospital Coloradocampus. Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in thestate of Colorado with a metropolitan population of 668,000. Thisbeautiful city nestled against the edge of the Rockies is home toThe Air Force Academy, the US Olympic Training Center and PikesPeak. Our location allows for 300 days of sunshine per year and theopportunity for a multitude of outdoor activities including hiking,camping, biking, skiing, white water rafting, golf and fly fishing.With some of the best public schools in the state, this makesColorado Springs an ideal place to build a practice and ahome.

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 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.

Assistant Professor:

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery certifiedresidency program or American Board of Pediatric NeurosurgeryFellowship program.
• Completed one year fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Experience with clinical pediatric neurosurgery practice.
• Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State MedicalLicense.

Associate Professor:

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery certifiedresidency program or American Board of Pediatric NeurosurgeryFellowship program
• Experience with clinical pediatric neurosurgery practice
• Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State MedicalLicense.
• 7+ years of clinical experience in pediatric neurosurgery.

Professor:

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery certifiedresidency program or American Board of Pediatric NeurosurgeryFellowship program.
• Completed one year fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Experience with clinical pediatric neurosurgery practice.
• Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State MedicalLicense.
• 14+ years of clinical experience in pediatric neurosurgery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed one year fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing andorally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith other physicians and staff at all levels throughout theinstitution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity forprogram building.

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:

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

Assistant Professor: $656,419

Associate Professor: $727,795

Professor: $799,214

The above salary rate represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at thetime of posting. This position is not eligible for overtimecompensation unless it is non-exempt.

The above base salaries do not include compensation from potentialincentives or extra call pay.

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

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.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 25, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or maynot be considered.