Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$320,000 - $430,000•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

Nice To Haves

Candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and work toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

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