Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor – Orthopedic Oncologist/Surgeon

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

115d • $230,000 - $350,000

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Oncologist/Surgeon and Researcher to perform clinical services, research, and education duties in the Orthopedic Oncology Section within the Department and for the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research (CPMR). The position will have an affiliation with the University of Colorado Cancer Center; an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Anschutz Campus. This position requires establishment of a successful and impactful clinical practice in orthopedic/musculoskeletal oncology, development of a federally competitive basic/translational research program as an independent investigator and contribution to the Department’s education mission by training and mentoring orthopedic residents, clinical fellows, and scientists. This position is situated on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO; a 2.5-billion-dollar campus that combines state of the art medical and research facilities and is home to 2 major hospitals. The campus neighbors a newly constructed Veterans Administration Medical Center (Rocky Mountain VAMC) and has direct highway and light rail access to the Denver International Airport and communities across the Denver Metro Area. Research activities will be conducted in research facilities and clinical work will be conducted at outpatient and hospital facilities on the Anschutz Campus as well as other University of Colorado Health facilities in the Denver area as appropriate.

Requirements

• Completion of at least a one-year Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship.
• Board certified/eligible as an orthopedic surgeon.
• Evidence of previous research grant submissions.
• Completion of a 5-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in developing a clinical practice with focus on sarcoma patients and metastatic bone disease patients.
• Strong research interest in musculoskeletal cancers.
• Previous success winning research grants.

Responsibilities

• Function as an Orthopedic Clinician in Musculoskeletal Oncology, developing a successful clinical practice and nationally recognized research program.
• Develop and nurture a clinical practice emphasizing medical and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors.
• Maximize quality of clinical care by employing established departmental data capture protocols and developing quality improvement measures.
• Collaborate with the Department of Orthopedics and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Section to achieve synergy with other sections and clinical departments.
• Develop, conduct, lead, and present research in accordance with the Department of Orthopedics’ research mission.
• Present research findings in local, national, and international venues and publish findings in peer-reviewed literature.
• Develop competitive grant proposals and successfully win extramural support from NIH and other sources.
• Participate in the education of medical students, graduate students, orthopedic residents, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral trainees.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability in the Department of Orthopedics, the CPMR, and the Cancer Center.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree