Vascular Neurologist - Open Rank Assistant, Associate or Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

62d•$305,000 - $320,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an excellent academic Vascular Neurologist to join our Neurovascular Section. Faculty rank will be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications. Neurovascular clinical experience is strongly preferred. Experience in clinical research and/or quality improvement methodology are also desired. The duties for this faculty position include teaching, research and clinical service duties, and may include administrative, leadership and other roles. The overall distribution of such activities and allocation of responsibilities is determined by the Section Chief based on Section needs and faculty member skills, interests, appointments and funding, amongst other appropriate considerations. Primary clinical assignments, currently encompassing Telestroke and inpatient Stroke service lines, are one week in duration and rotate weekly (subsequent to change). The total number of clinical assignments per year is determined by the Section Chief, based upon individual and Section clinical FTE distributions. Presently, a 1.0 clinical FTE faculty member completes approximately twenty weeks of service yearly, with some night call responsibilities and outpatient clinic-based duties assigned based upon section needs. Clinical service assignments include the supervision and education of learners including fellows, residents, and medical students. Research, scholarship and educational activities derive from faculty member's interests. All faculty participate in academic endeavors, including the educational conferences, research and scholarly activities of the Section and the Department. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the Section and Department is expected. The Section and the Department assist in developing individual, scholarly projects via access to and the assistance of the Department's well-established research support infrastructure, including highly efficient research coordinators. Administrative responsibilities include data entry into hospital systems, participation in quality improvement efforts, committee work, and projects aimed at improving Section and Department missions. Other duties may be assigned as need arises. The Neurovascular Section provides inpatient neurology care and inpatient neurology education at the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus. Neurovascular faculty contribute to multiple administrative, quality and leadership roles in the hospital system, Department, and School of Medicine. A diverse and supportive group of providers, the Neurovascular Section includes 7 physician faculty, six advanced practice providers, two Neurovascular fellows, and professional support staff. The Neurovascular Section works in close collaboration with the Neurohospitalist Section, including supporting the education of one Neurohospitalist fellow yearly.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board-certified, or eligible for board certification, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration
Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary (for virtual health services, such as telestroke).
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
Patient privacy rights and patient safety.
Empathetic to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Great attention to detail and quality.
Ability to work with colleagues in a confidential and professional manner.
Practices and follows good documentation processes.
Dedication to professional development and life-long learning.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Nice To Haves

Neurovascular fellowship training and/or Neurovascular clinical expertise.
Training and/or experience in clinical research and/or quality improvement initiatives.
Completed fellowship training in an area of Neurology.
Additional specialty/subspecialty board certifications/eligibility.