Gastroenterology Physician, Open Rank, Assistant/Associate/Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an important member of the University of Colorado GI faculty, the Gastroenterologist will have clinical responsibilities including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultations, endoscopic procedures, and nights/weekends call coverage.
The gastroenterologist’s primary practice site will be the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus, where they will provide outpatient and inpatient GI consultative and endoscopic services. This position is 5 days per week, allocated as 3 half-days of clinic, 5 half-days of endoscopy, and 2 half-days of clinical administrative time weekly. Additionally, they will provide nights/weekends call coverage at the University of Colorado Hospital and affiliate hospitals (Denver Veterans Affairs Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center) in equitable rotation with other members of the group.
The successful applicant for this position will be someone who communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, staff, consultants, and colleagues, has outstanding customer service skills, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

• A medical degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or active board eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State of Colorado medical license
• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification
• At least 5 years of post-graduate GI clinical practice experience
• Prior academic appointment to the level of Associate Professor from a previous institution
• Clear record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficient to be appointed as an Associate Professor or higher at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• At least 8 years of post-graduate GI clinical practice experience
• Clear record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficient to be appointed as a Professor or higher at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of GI disorders within the scope of a general gastroenterologist including:
• GERD
• Dysphagia
• IBS/functional GI disorders
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Pancreatitis
• Occult iron deficiency anemia
• GI motility disorders

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

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