Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor – Orthopedic Hand MD – North Region

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$440,000 - $570,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado is seeking a board certified/board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Hand Surgery. All candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited, one-year hand surgery fellowship at the time of commencing this position and have an interest in developing a clinical practice with a focus on the hand and upper extremity. This position is based primarily at the University of Colorado affiliated hospitals in the Boulder / Longmont / Long’s Peak area and at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The practice will involve a combination of community-based practice and tertiary care referrals; qualified candidates will be expected to participate in the core academic hand surgery group, participating in teaching, research, and mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

Board certified/board eligible with sub-specialty training in hand surgery
Completion of a five-year residency and a one-year hand fellowship
6 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Nice To Haves

Work experience commensurate with title (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Strong teaching experience
Interest in clinical and / or basic scientific research
Interest in the management of conditions affecting the upper limb
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Willingness to collaborate in a group clinical setting
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to build a sustainable clinical practice

Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities include actively participating in continued development of the Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery practice and academic program at the University of Colorado with a focus on clinical practice in the North Denver Region (Longmont, Long’s Peak, Boulder).
Obtaining a detailed history and performing physical examinations on assigned patients; assessing and treating acute/chronic medical problems and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population.
Writing prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed.
Completing FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.
Providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writing appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs. Condition-specific casting, splinting, and dressing as required.
Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies. Providing fracture reductions in ER or office as needed.
Providing inpatient care, consultation and coverage in the emergency room.
Participating in hand surgery / microsurgical call at a Level 1 Trauma Center and / or general orthopedic surgery call at a community-based hospital.
Coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Working with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.
Writing progress notes on patients’ office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintaining other records as required.
Providing health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, mid-level students and other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.
Practicing safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Maintaining current eligibility for and progress towards Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery board certifications