Open Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a medical neuro-oncologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice level to serve as a medical neuro-oncologist within our newly minted Brain Tumor Center. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. Medical Neuro-Oncology works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists to create a comprehensive treatment plan unique to each individual patient, taking into account the patient’s and family’s needs while providing state-of-the-art care and access to new developments and appropriate clinical trials. Neuro-Oncology patients are additionally supported by the availability of dietician, social work, physical medicine, and neuropsychological services.

Requirements

MD or DO
Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
Eligible for Neuro-oncology board certification or Neuro-oncology Board Certified
A record of ongoing research activity and funding (Required for Associate Professor and Professor)
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine (Required for Associate Professor)
Neuro-oncology Board Certified (Required for Professor)
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine (Required for Professor)

Nice To Haves

Eligible to obtain other states’ unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
Patient privacy rights and patient safety
A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
Outstanding clinical skills in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology Medicine (inpatient and outpatient)
Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
Dedication to professional development, teaching, and education, and to mentoring others
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications
Ability and willingness to perform multiple administrative duties related to section and department function
Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meetings per month
Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor and lead a group of medical professionals

Responsibilities

Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.
Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the University of Colorado Hospital with attendant documentation for these consults, which will include monitoring patients for adverse events related to therapeutics.
Participation in clinical trials with expectation of completing and maintaining research trainings.
Provide supervision and training for advanced practice providers, medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and in the hospital setting.
Support, share, attend and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, other faculty and advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents and fellows; which will include presenting lectures to patients and others in regards to neurological conditions and treatments.
Data entry into hospital systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.
Ongoing CME is required.