Open Rank- Assistant Professor – Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•$553,399 - $741,663•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank to join the Neurosurgery Faculty. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include (0.5 cFTE) at University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Campus to help build the peripheral nerve program. This position will also work with our Pediatric Division (0.1 cFTE) and assist with our spine program, including work to develop a spinal cord injury program (0.4 cFTE). Teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. The position will work closely with other neurosurgeons to build and cover the Neurosurgical Peripheral Nerve practice.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery residency program
Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State Medical License
7+ years of experience in Neurosurgery (for Associate Professor rank)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Ample clinical experience and/or fellowship training in complex spine surgery
Experience in managing peripheral nerve pathology, focus in nerve tumors, neuromodulation, and peripheral nerve reconstruction
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity for program building.

Responsibilities

Serve as a neurosurgeon at UCHAnschutz (.9 FTE) and CHCO-Anschutz (.1 FTE) providing both general and specialized skills
Build a peripheral nerve program at UC Anschutz and CHCO Anschutz.
Develop a Spinal Cord Injury program at UCHAnschutz
Provide timely assessments and documentation in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Review neurosurgery consults to determine the most appropriate initial provider or management plan and confirm that the existing work-up is adequate.
Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to the physician’s expertise and the facility’s capabilities.
Maintain clinical privileges, including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation, and management.
Collaborate with providers in other medical and surgical services, including making appropriate referrals.
Participate in facility programs that improve patient care, including patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Adjust work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet changing workloads and deadlines.
Perform administrative and academic duties related to the specialty.
Provide supervision, teaching, and technical training to residents based on their training level and experience.
Report administratively and clinically to the Chief of Surgery.
Maintain all training, certifications, and licensing as up to date
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Participate in quality improvement efforts
Meet Department of Neurosurgery Citizenship requirements. Failure to comply can result in up to a 5%25 decrease to base salary. Requirements may vary annually.