Women’s Health Primary Care Clinician-Educator (Open Rank)

Job Summary:

The Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a clinician-educator experienced in primary care for women to work in our Women’s Integrated Services in Health (WISH) clinic and to further assist with GIM women's health education and/or research.

Candidate should be particularly interested and experienced in primary care for women and be board certified or board-eligible in internal medicine. The full-time position includes providing patient care 6-8 half days or 24-32 appointable clinic hours per week in the WISH clinic (.75 - 1.0 FTE). Responsibilities also include possibility of supervising internal medicine residents, teaching medical students and participating in decisions regarding practice operation. Responsibility for night, weekend, and vacation coverage will be shared within WISH faculty.

In addition to clinical, patient-facing time, this role could include up to .25 FTE protected time to assist the development of women’s health education and/or research for a minimum of 2 years. Additional support beyond two years will be contingent on progress in program development.

The clinician-educator will have opportunity for academic promotion judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as a clinician/educator/scholar. Clinician-educators are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty in clinical research projects, but are not expected to be clinician-researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Care: Provide primary care services to women, including annual checkups, routine screenings, vaccinations, acute care needs, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

• Preventative Services: Conduct preventative screenings, such as mammograms, Pap smears, bone density tests, and health assessments for women at different stages of life.

• Reproductive Health: Manage family planning, contraception, prenatal and postnatal care, menopause management, and counseling related to sexual and reproductive health.

• Health Education: Educate patients on wellness, nutrition, exercise, and mental health, including providing guidance on managing stress, healthy lifestyle changes, and preventive care.

• Collaboration: Work closely with specialists (e.g., gynecologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists) when necessary to ensure comprehensive care.

• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients’ healthcare needs, ensuring access to services, medications, and other medical interventions.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records in EMR system, including medical history, treatments, progress notes, and follow-up care, in compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.

• Academic Mentorship: Mentor, as appropriate, medical residents, students, fellows, post-doctoral fellows, advanced practice providers and junior faculty to ensure their success.

• Continuing Education: Stay current with developments in women's health care, ensuring evidence-based practices are integrated into patient care. Participate and attend Divisional activities including Division-wide and Department-wide grand rounds and special emphasis groups (e.g., mid-career review committee, WellDOM, JUMP). Remain open to collaborate with colleagues within the Department and throughout the University as appropriate to develop mutually beneficial training, research or clinical opportunities for yourself, the Division and the Department.

Work Location:

Onsite - This role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Denver Metro Area.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado Anschutz in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and research​ seriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

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:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU 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 of hire.

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.

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

Instructor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

Sr. Instructor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator

• Rank of Associate Professor, or equivalent, already attained at a prior academic institution

Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Fourteen (14) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator

• Rank of Professor, or equivalent, already attained at a prior academic institution

*School of Medicine faculty appointed to the level of Associate Professor or Professor are subject to review and approval of the School of Medicine Faculty Promotions Committee and the Executive Committee. The term "visiting" will be used in the faculty member's title (e.g., "Visiting Associate Professor" and "Visiting Professor") until the dossier has been approved by these committees

Preferred