Clinical Program Medical Director - Open Rank-Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•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, Regional Program time (0.20 FTE) is protected time to support efforts focused on the development of pediatric neurology’s regional care program and towards the development of academic career plans. Specific activities will include participating in administrative and professional development activities of the Section of Neurology, engaging and collaborating with clinical faculty and trainees, providing strategic and clinical leadership for Neurology’s regional and external consultation services, partnering with leaders to expand access and optimize care delivery, and overseeing clinical operations, provider engagement, and business planning.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic
Board Eligibility in Neurology with a Special Competence in Child Neurology
DEA certificate
Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License
Assistant Professor: 0-6 years of clinical experience, interest in pursuing academic promotion
Associate Professor: 6 or more years of clinical experience, Prior experience with program development, teaching or research, Examples of scholarship
Professor: 10 or more years of experience as an attending physician and academic qualifications to fulfill requirements of professor rank, Experience with program development, teaching or research commensurate with professor rank, Examples of scholarship commensurate with professor rank

Nice To Haves

Training in movement disorders or sufficient clinical experience to allow for specialization
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
Weekend coverage of the South or North campus (may be asked)
Clinical care services at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Main Campus and/or Network of Care facilities (may be asked)
Clinical care at outreach clinics as well as 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
Mentorship: Contribute to mentorship arrangements for faculty in Pediatrics and/or Neurology
Participate in administrative and professional development activities of the Section of Neurology.
Engage and effectively collaborate with clinical faculty and trainees from other schools, departments and divisions across the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Neurology’s regional and external consultation services, ensuring alignment with CHCO and CU Anschutz priorities.
Partner with section, regional, and institutional leaders to expand access, optimize care delivery models, and support sustainable program growth.
Oversee clinical operations, provider engagement, and business planning to support high-quality care, faculty recruitment, and long-term funding strategies.