Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full- time (1.0 FTE) faculty position available at an open rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Within the Colorado Fetal Care Center responsibilities will include outpatient fetal consultation, fetal procedures to include myelomeningocele repair, fetoscopy, EXIT procedures, and ultrasound guided percutaneous procedures, and inpatient rounding. In addition to prenatal management, the CFCC is committed to promoting continuity of care postnatally for neonates delivered at the CFCC which includes neonatal surgery and long-term management.

This position includes inpatient and outpatient medical care services, and resident training for general Pediatric Surgery Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO)), Denver Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center, as well as other local campuses and Colorado Springs.

The position is expected to perform 50% clinical FTE as a Pediatric Surgeon and 50% as a Fetal Surgeon.

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services, supervise advance practice providers (APPs) in the provision of independent clinical services for patients, as well as teach and supervise residents and fellows. These duties will include inpatient and outpatient clinical services, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgeries at CHCO and its affiliated practice locations.

Professional Field

Pediatric Surgery

Fetal Surgery

Examples of Work Performed

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services primarily for the Pediatric Surgical Service at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). Duties will include primarily coordination of care of the following inpatient teams and outpatient clinics: Pediatric Surgery and Fetal Surgery.

The open rank surgeon will participate in the Division of Pediatric Surgery's Network of Care, which includes coverage responsibilities at our North Campus, South Campus, Denver Health, St. Joseph's, and Colorado Springs. The position will be primarily based at the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective working relationship with the Surgeon-in-Chief, department chairs, medical staff and hospital administration
• Foster positive working relationships with liaisons from other services * Provide operative care for a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical conditions, including all facets of general pediatric surgery, and trauma and acute care surgery
• Provide operative care for a broad spectrum of Neonatal and Fetal surgery (e.g. Fetal MMC repair, Fetal TTTS laser, Fetal EXIT, Fetal shunt placement, Fetal RFA)
• Perform outpatient fetal consultation for surgical disease processes
• Attend weekly clinic and team meetings
• Shared call coverage within group
• Contribute to clinical research and training of Pediatric Surgery residents and fellows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervision Received

The open rank surgeon reports to the Division Chief.

Supervision Exercised

The open rank surgeon will provide direct clinical instruction to Advanced Practice Professionals, fellows, residents, and nurses. The open rank surgeon will educate and hold clinic providers accountable for adherence to CHCO practice, operational, and behavioral standards.

Why Join Us:

At the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC), comprehensive maternal and fetal care is provided for mothers and babies, before birth and beyond. We provide comprehensive, world-class testing, diagnosis, treatment, and care. for unborn babies and mothers-to-be. In the CFCC, we deliver over 300 babies per year and perform 100 fetal surgeries. We are a regional referral center with over 25% of our patients coming from outside Colorado. Our multidisciplinary care team in the CFCC is comprised of Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, genetic counselors, fetal cardiologists, pediatric surgeons, fetal radiologists and many more.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

• Ability to gain and maintain membership in good standing of the medical staff of the hospital

• Experience in leading high-performing, cross functional teams with exemplary leadership in conflict resolution

Assistant Professor

• Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery
• Demonstrated experience/training in Neonatal and Fetal surgical techniques
• Demonstrated proficiency in pediatric surgical clinical, education and research efforts
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges

Associate Professor

• Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery
• 5+ years' experience in Neonatal/Fetal surgical techniques
• 5+ years' proficiency in pediatric surgical clinical, education and research efforts
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges

Professor

• 10+ years of experience
• International reputation for excellence in fetal/neonatal surgery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to gain and maintain membership in good standing of the medical staff of the hospital
• Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team
• Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in leading high-performing, cross functional teams with exemplary leadership in conflict resolution
• Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management
• Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience
• Promotes and adheres to the CHCO Standards of Behavior and holds providers accountable for adherence

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $400,000 to $535,000, plus productivity incentives

Associate Professor: $500,000 to $620,000, plus productivity incentives

Professor: $530,000 to $735,000, plus productivity incentives

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

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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.