Section Head, Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography

AMN Healthcare; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is seeking a mid-career cardiologist with advanced cardiac imaging training to lead the Section of Cardiac Imaging. You will oversee echocardiography, CT, MRI, and nuclear cardiology, guiding clinical care, research, and education.

The role emphasizes leadership across clinical care, research, and education, with opportunities for program development and faculty mentorship, supported by significant philanthropic investment.

Qualifications

• A mid-career, non-invasive cardiologist with advanced cardiac imaging training will serve as the University of Colorado Section Head for Cardiac Imaging, overseeing echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, and nuclear cardiology.
• Leadership across clinical care, research, and education with opportunities for program development and faculty mentorship.
• Academic growth supported by philanthropy to establish CU Anschutz as a national leader in advanced cardiac imaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a multimodality cardiac imaging program (echo, nuclear, CT, MRI) in collaboration with Radiology; supervise sub-directors.
• Expand cardiac imaging research, faculty, and training programs.
• Serve as liaison between Cardiology and UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Echocardiography

Leadership

Academic medicine

Tools

Cardiac CT

MRI

Nuclear cardiology

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Section Head, Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $450,000.00 - $500,000.00

A mid-career, non-invasive cardiologist with advanced cardiac imaging training will serve as the University of Colorado Section Head for Cardiac Imaging, overseeing echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, and nuclear cardiology. This academic leadership role is based at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the state’s only academic medical center, and focuses on advancing a high-impact multimodality imaging program.

The position includes leadership across clinical care, research, and education, with opportunities for program development, faculty mentorship, and academic growth. Efforts are supported by a $30 million philanthropic investment to establish CU Anschutz as a national leader in advanced cardiac imaging.

Opportunity Highlights

• Approximately 60% clinical / 40% administrative, teaching, and research, flexible based on candidate interests
• Lead and oversee a multimodality cardiac imaging program (echo, nuclear, CT, MRI) in collaboration with Radiology (for CT, MRI); supervise sub-directors and report to the Division Head
• Expand cardiac imaging research, faculty, and training programs, supported by a $30M programmatic investment
• Serve as the liaison between Cardiology and UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, the #1 hospital in Colorado
• Employed by the University of Colorado with strong benefits and access to the nationally ranked CU Anschutz Medical Campus

About the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

UCHealth’s University of Colorado Hospital is the largest hospital in the Mountain West, the region’s leading specialty care and referral center, and it is ranked as the #1 hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.

UCHealth now includes 15 hospitals, over 100 clinics, and is the largest healthcare system in the State of Colorado.

Community Information — Live in Highly Desirable Denver

• Nestled in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain region, Colorado’s capital city and surrounding area offer inviting communities with family-friendly events and incredible scenery. Denver has an overall grade of A-, is one of the best places to live in Colorado, and is one of the best cities for young professionals in America (Niche). Denver is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News); Colorado is ranked a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape); Breathtaking views of the Front Range Rockies.
• Enjoy nearly 300 days of sunshine with average temperatures of 80-90 degrees in the summer.
• World-renowned skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, boating, and countless other outdoor activities to keep you busy year-round.
• Top-notch public school system, as well as private and parochial options.
• Unlimited housing options from most modern apartments and condos to new housing developments, country club housing, and so much more.

Facility Location

One of the largest suburbs in the Denver metropolitan area, Aurora offers easy access to all that the Mile-High City has to offer-stunning mountain vistas, fine dining and shopping, professional sporting events, and world-class entertainment. This suburban outpost sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is home to a major air force base, acclaimed school systems, and the University of Colorado Hospital.