Open Rank Faculty-Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$195,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Neurology is recruiting a full-time faculty member for its Neuromuscular Section. The appointment may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The role will contribute to the section’s clinical and/or basic science research programs and includes clinical care, teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Allocation of clinical and research activities and time will be determined by the Section Head. Clinical work involves caring for patients with neuromuscular disorders. The faculty member may perform electrodiagnostic studies, biopsies, and neuromuscular pathology services as patient demand and staffing schedules permit. There are no inpatient attending responsibilities. The position includes participation in a neuromuscular call rotation covering weeknights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. General neurology weeknight call, currently 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., is provided by a rotating pool of credentialed faculty, currently about once per month. The faculty member is expected to participate in neuromuscular section administrative and didactic meetings, departmental and specialty educational events, and teaching of students, residents, and fellows. Administrative work includes hospital-system data entry, developing critical pathways, committee work, and projects supporting the specialty and departmental mission. The position will help develop the ultrasound program by educating trainees and building and expanding the service line. The faculty member will also participate in section and department-wide Quality and Performance Improvement projects. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The Neuromuscular Section has six MDs, four APPs (two Physician Assistants and two Genetic Counselors), and an ACGME neuromuscular fellow. The program is a regional referral center and has clinical, academic, and research support, including a substantial clinical trials program. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance; employer contributions to a 401(a) retirement plan; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate regional transit pass. The role is eligible for a department incentive plan in addition to base salary.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Experience in an academic hospital setting.
Board certification in Neurology.
Board certification in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, or documented longstanding care or research in this field.
A record of ongoing research activity and funding.
Obtain a State of Colorado medical license and DEA license on or before the hire date.
Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the selected faculty rank (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor).
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within diverse teams.
Knowledge of patient privacy rights and patient safety.
Outstanding clinical skills in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine.
Professional conduct when working with colleagues and patients.
Commitment to professional development, teaching, education, and mentoring.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative.
Writing skills demonstrated through 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 varied group of medical professionals.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to obtain unrestricted medical licenses in other states, if necessary.
Neuromuscular ultrasound certification.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
Perform electrodiagnostic studies, biopsies, and neuromuscular pathology services as patient demand and staffing schedules permit.
Participate in the required neuromuscular weeknight call rotation covering 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participate in section administrative and didactic meetings and department and specialty educational events.
Teach students, residents, and fellows, including the neuromuscular fellow.
Contribute to research and scholarship activities; clinical and research time allocation is determined by the Section Head.
Complete administrative work, including hospital-system data entry, developing critical pathways, committee work, and projects supporting the specialty and department.
Help develop the ultrasound program by educating trainees and building and expanding the service line.
Participate in section and department-wide Quality and Performance Improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.