Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $500,000 - $758,698 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (SFN) Team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. The position will work closely with other neurosurgeons to build and cover the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery practice. This position is located at UCHealth Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Campus.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery residency program
• Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State Medical License
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship trained in Spinal Neurosurgery and/or substantial experience in one or more of the following areas: minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, spinal deformity surgery, and/or spinal oncology surgery (intra- and extradural).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity for program building.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of SFN team to build and cover the neurosurgical spine practice
• Work with residents on training them in your SFN subspecialty
• Work with the SFN Fellow to train them on the latest neurosurgical procedures in spine
• See patients in clinic to review their case and determine suitability for surgery, 2 half day clinics/week
• Perform neurosurgery procedures on patients as determined by your medical/surgical expertise, 1 - 2 blocks/week
• Work with the SFN Team to attain quality metrics set by Dept of Neurosurgery
• Work with SFN Team to develop clinical trials and become a site for new innovative trials
• Maintain all training, certifications, licensing to be up to date and able to practice

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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