Interventional Pulmonology Physician - Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

12d•$95,256 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is hiring physicians to join the Interventional Pulmonology Program within the Center for Lungs and Breathing at the University of Colorado Hospital. This is a full-time faculty position with an academic appointment at the School of Medicine. The appointment may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will join a growing, comprehensive program at a regionally and nationally recognized referral center that cares for patients with complex pulmonary disease, thoracic malignancies, and advanced airway and pleural disorders. The program emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care through advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical innovation, education, and research. The role is based onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The Division has more than 140 faculty across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Candidates may select a faculty track corresponding to their area of excellence. Rank and appointment will reflect demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, and/or service. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance; an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan; accrued paid time off; 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, and 11 holidays annually; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate ECO Pass for RTD bus and light rail service. Salary ranges are Assistant Professor: $95,256–$275,000; Associate Professor: $112,260–$300,000; and Professor: $141,888–$350,000.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Completion of advanced fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology.
Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
Board certification or eligibility in Interventional Pulmonology through the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).
Eligibility for an unrestricted Colorado medical license.
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the applicable Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level in the School of Medicine.
Excellent procedural interventional pulmonology skills.
Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Skill using an EMR for patient charting and standard office software.
Ability to develop collaborative or independent research projects.
Ability to provide educational knowledge and skills to various learners.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in academic program development, including expanding clinical services, developing educational programs, and advancing clinical research.
Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
Interest in clinical research, emerging technologies, and innovation in Interventional Pulmonology.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across specialties and contribute to multidisciplinary clinical programs.
Interest in quality improvement, clinical operations, and developing efficient patient care pathways.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients requiring interventional pulmonary evaluation and management, including patients with pulmonary nodules, thoracic malignancies, complex airway disorders, emphysema, and pleural disease.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventional pulmonary procedures, including flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, EBUS, airway dilation, tumor ablation and debulking, airway stenting, and pleural interventions.
Participate in multidisciplinary lung nodule conferences, thoracic oncology tumor boards, and other collaborative clinical programs.
Manage patients throughout pre-procedural evaluation, procedural care, and post-procedural follow-up, maintaining continuity of care and communication with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to program growth, including expanding advanced procedural capabilities, developing outpatient clinical services, and implementing efficient diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives addressing patient safety, procedural quality, clinical outcomes, and access to care, particularly time from referral or pulmonary nodule detection to definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Participate in clinical education and mentorship of medical students, residents, pulmonary and critical care fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to development of an Interventional Pulmonology fellowship training program.
Engage in scholarly activities, clinical research, and evaluation of emerging interventional pulmonary technologies, with opportunities to participate in clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives.