Associate Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide clinical care for patients with general neurological disorders, primarily in the inpatient service. The position will include clinical, research, service and teaching. Clinical responsibilities include participation in the outpatient general neurology clinic, 18-24 weeks of inpatient service to divided between neurocritical care and general neurology. The Clinical Program Medical Director role provides protected time for the development of pediatric neurology’s regional care program and academic career plans, including administrative activities, collaboration with other departments, strategic leadership for regional services, expansion of access, optimization of care delivery models, and business planning.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Eligibility in Neurology with a Special Competence in Child Neurology
0-4 years of experience as an attending physician
Academic qualifications to fulfill requirements of associate professor rank
Experience with program development, teaching or research commensurate with associate professor rank
Examples of scholarship commensurate with associate professor rank
DEA certificate
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
Strong communication skills
Broad knowledge and clinical skills in general pediatric neurology and neuromuscular disorders

Nice To Haves

Additional training and expertise in child neuromuscular care
Interest and experience in clinical research
Interest and experience in clinical trials
Interest and experience in education of medical students, residents/fellows
Experience in leading regional clinical programs

Responsibilities

4-10 weeks of Neuro-Hospitalist service
4-10 weeks of Neuro Critical Care Service
No more than 24 weeks of combined inpatient service, including a maximum of 8 weekends of call per year
Outpatient clinics
Care coordination with Primary Care providers and multidisciplinary team members
Provide weekend coverage of the South or North campus (may be asked)
Provide clinical care services at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Main Campus and/or Network of Care facilities
Provide clinical care at outreach clinics as well as hold telehealth clinics (may be asked)
Attend monthly faculty meetings
Provide academic support through the training of fellows, residents, and medical students
Attend relevant conferences and continuing education opportunities
Contribute to mentorship arrangements for faculty in Pediatrics and/or Neurology
Participate in the educational goals of the section, which include teaching, supervision and mentorship
Participate in administrative and professional development activities of the Section of Neurology (for Medical Director role)
Engage and effectively collaborate with clinical faculty and trainees from other schools, departments and divisions (for Medical Director role)
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Neurology’s regional and external consultation services (for Medical Director role)
Partner with section, regional, and institutional leaders to expand access, optimize care delivery models, and support sustainable program growth (for Medical Director role)
Oversee clinical operations, provider engagement, and business planning (for Medical Director role)