Assistant Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Geriatric Medicine in the University of Colorado School of Medicine invites applications for a clinician faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is 0.75–1.0 FTE and is described as full-time, with varying and flexible work hours that include some evening and/or weekend coverage. The successful candidate will join a collegial geriatrics division comprising physicians, nurse practitioners, and PhDs. Work is onsite at the UCHealth AMC Seniors Clinics in Aurora and/or Lone Tree, and may also involve the Division of Geriatric Medicine’s administrative offices.

The role provides geriatric primary care in a multidisciplinary ambulatory clinic and includes clinical teaching of students, residents, and fellows. The incumbent shares night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other providers and participates in decisions about practice operations. The position is eligible for the division incentive plan in addition to base salary.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in geriatrics and either family medicine or internal medicine.
• Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado Medical License.
• Active and unrestricted DEA Registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and skills in evaluating and managing complex older adults, including multimorbidity, geriatric syndromes, and polypharmacy.
• Knowledge of and experience with team-based, interdisciplinary care in an ambulatory primary care setting.
• Strong clinical teaching and precepting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, learners, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive, collegial work environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to shared clinical, educational, and divisional goals.
• Commitment to learner development, feedback, mentorship, and role modeling.
• Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and accountability in clinical and academic responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in adult education.
• Completion of a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine.
• Experience educating medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric primary care at the UCHealth AMC Seniors or Lone Tree Seniors Clinic(s).
• Work with a multidisciplinary geriatric primary care team, including behavioral health, pharmacists, physical therapists, social work, nurse care managers, medical assistants, and nurses.
• Share night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other providers in the group practice.
• Participate in decisions regarding practice operations.
• Teach students, residents, and fellows in primary care settings and participate in the clinical residency program.
• Teach lectures on geriatric principles to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to the division’s educational, clinical quality improvement, and/or scholarly missions.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan.
• Paid time off accrued throughout the year based on percentage of time.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 11 holidays per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all University of Colorado campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
• Eligibility for a division incentive plan in addition to base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree