Associate Head (Vice Chief) for Clinical Affairs, Division of Cardiology

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

72d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Head for Clinical Affairs in Cardiology (Vice Chief) is the physician leader for clinical practice across the Division of Cardiology at CU Anschutz, Colorado’s only allopathic medical school and a nationally recognized academic health center. As the Division’s ‘second in command,’ the Vice Chief helps oversee 45 cardiologists, 34 APPs, and 32 fellows, while advising administrative and clinical research staff. Working closely with the School of Medicine and UCHealth partners, the Vice Chief builds and optimizes clinical programs; ensures quality, safety, and protocol alignment; and advances divisional strategy. Core duties include program development, operational harmonization across sites, integrated care delivery, and alignment of clinical, educational, and research missions. The role oversees clinical Section Heads (General, Electrophysiology [EP], Advanced Heart Failure / Transplant [AHFTX], Interventional, Imaging, Advanced Practice Providers [APPs]) and Medical Directorships while fostering collaboration with other Divisions/Departments, UCHealth sites, and community/affiliate partners. The Vice Chief role includes 30%25 protected time paid at median benchmarks, with opportunity for additional protected time based on assumption versus delegation of overlapping medical directorships. To learn more about CU Anschutz, see: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/about

Requirements

• MD, DO, MD-PhD, or DO-PhD degree
• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in a Cardiovascular specialty
• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado or eligible to be licensed in the State of Colorado
• Ability to obtain prescriptive authority (DEA License)
• Minimum of five years’ experience, including leadership and operations
• Board-certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM.
• Associate Professor: 3-6 years of experience.
• Professor: 7+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Master Clinician skills
• A publication record in some field of Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations, Access & Experience
• Quality, Safety & Outcomes
• Workforce Development & Professionalism
• Education & Training
• Research, Trials & Innovation
• Finance, Strategy & Growth
• Governance, Committees & Communications
• Performance Management, Milestones & Evaluation

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees