Non-Invasive Cardiologist: Assistant Professor- Associate Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Division of Cardiology seeks a non-invasive cardiologist to join its team as a clinician educator. The role includes general cardiology responsibilities at University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and at an associated hospital-outpatient department ambulatory clinic in the Denver Metro area. The position offers opportunities for academic work in education, investigation, and administration within a large academic medical center.

A significant portion of the role focuses on cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including performing, interpreting, and applying advanced cardiovascular imaging studies in clinical care. The cardiologist will support and advance the cardiac CT and MRI programs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote high-quality care and diagnostic accuracy. The position also includes inpatient and ICU rounding, clinic work, ancillary cardiology services, ambulatory cardiac services, and echocardiography, with possible nuclear cardiology services. The successful candidate will contribute as an educator.

The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The University describes its Division of Cardiology as the state’s only full-service cardiology practice and emphasizes clinical care, cardiovascular research, and training future clinicians and researchers. The appointment may be at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Requirements

• MD.
• Board eligible or board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM.
• For appointment at Associate Professor level, five years of experience.
• Training and proficiency in echocardiography.
• Ability to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Training in cardiac CT, MRI, and/or nuclear cardiology.
• Ability to articulate a vision for the future of academic and community cardiovascular care in the Colorado region.
• Strong educational skills.
• Academic productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cardiology care at University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus and at an associated Denver Metro outpatient clinic.
• Perform, interpret, and apply cardiac CT and MRI studies in clinical care.
• Support and advance the cardiac CT and MRI programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
• Provide patient care through ICU and inpatient rounding, clinic, and ancillary cardiology services at the University of Colorado Hospital Heart and Vascular Center.
• Provide ambulatory cardiac services at an outlying hospital-outpatient department clinic in the Denver Metro area.
• Perform echocardiography and, as applicable, nuclear cardiology services.
• Contribute to education as a clinician educator.
• Participate in academic work, including education, investigation, and administration.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan.
• Paid time off accruals based on percentage of time.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 11 holiday days per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
• Additional employee perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

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