Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant Professor level to join the Neurosurgery Faculty. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include (0.7 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 at Denver Health (0.2 cFTE), the latter in a capacity as an endovascular neurosurgeon. 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
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity for program building.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship trained in Spinal Neurosurgery and/or substantial experience in the arenas listed above

Responsibilities

Serve as a neurosurgeon at UCHAnschutz (.7 FTE), CHCO-Anschutz (.1 FTE) and Denver Health (.2 FTE) providing both general and specialized skills
Build a peripheral nerve program at UC Anschutz and CHCO Anschutz.
Build an endovascular neurosurgery program at Denver Health.
See patients in clinic to review their case and determine suitability for surgery
Perform neurosurgery procedures on patients as appropriate for your medical/surgical expertise
Work with neurosurgery team to attain quality metrics set by Dept of Neurosurgery
Educate residents and fellows
Maintain all training, certifications, an 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% decrease to base salary. Requirements may vary annually.