Pediatric Neurosurgeon - Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor
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About the role
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurosurgery
Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor
Position #:00853534 – Requisition #:41259
Job Summary: | The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 40 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and supported by over $757 million in research awards annually. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,500 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. The Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) is seeking a BC/BE pediatric neurosurgeon for a faculty position to be located at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora Colorado, just east of Denver. The candidate must be thoroughly trained and experienced in pediatric neurosurgery. Preferred qualifications include fellowship training and experience in pediatric neurosurgery, specifically interest in craniofacial disorders, fetal neurosurgery, and spasticity. The successful candidate’s primary role will be on the Anschutz Medical Campus, although there may be some opportunity to work at Network of Care sites in the Denver Metro area or occasionally at Children’s Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs. The candidate will be fully incorporated into the division of pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus is an academic 450 bed Pediatric Level 1 trauma center, associated with the University of Colorado Department of Neurosurgery and its residency program. Primary responsibilities at the University of Colorado Anschutz will include both inpatient and outpatient clinical evaluation and management of patients with pediatric neurosurgical disease, and performance of neurosurgery procedures. There will be on-call responsibility at the Anschutz Campus in a roughly 1:5 cadence. In addition to clinical responsibilities, education and teaching of medical students, pediatric neurosurgery fellows, and others will be an important responsibility. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and education skills, and excellent communication and team skills. The candidate will have completed fellowship in good standing in Pediatric Neurosurgery at an ABPNS-approved fellowship program (or equivalent), MD (or equivalent) degree and be American Board of Neurological Surgery Certified/Eligible. The candidate will join 4 other MD providers, 8 Advanced Practice Providers and 2 RNs at the Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as 2 other MD providers, 2 Advanced Practice Providers and 1 RN at our Colorado Springs location. The successful candidate will join an expanding group of collaborative, dedicated pediatric neurosurgeons at one of the top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the United States. Delivering the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge research and career development and training are all of highest priority. Salary will be based on rank and includes an excellent benefits package. All faculty appointments are within the University of Colorado SOM, one of the top public medical schools in the nation.
Key Responsibilities:
· Attend daily clinical rounds (7:00 am) and relevant conferences in person or via digital platforms. · Academic contributions to improve the medical care of children
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Work Location: | Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. |
Why Join Us: | Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter located on the new 225-acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Anschutz Medical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education, clinical programs, research and innovation Our current faculty includes 35 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, 2 Medical Neuro-oncologists, 4 Endovascular Neurosurgeons, 5 Neuropsychologists and 16 full-time dedicated research PhD.’s. Within the Department are nine programs of excellence, offering unrivaled educational opportunities for our Residents and Fellows. We, at the University of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and to the nation.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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Qualifications: | Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
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