Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Participate in the overall activities of the Section of Neonatology, such that the highest standards of patient and family care, staff education, fellowship training and individual research are maintained. This person is also responsible for effective interface with other programs and the community as well as aligning and carrying out Section goals. With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The Section of Neonatology, Community Practice Group provides high quality, complex patient care in support of community-based neonatology intensive care units. Community Practice Group faculty facilitate the coordination of care across a network system designed to leverage practice expertise in quality, patient safety, and outcomes and drive innovation in the delivery of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states . Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: 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 There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Requirements

Medical school diploma
Board Certification in Pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
Current DEA license at time of hire
Professional research experience investigating fetal growth restriction
2 years’ experience working in tertiary/quaternary NICU setting
2 years’ experience in Neonatal postoperative care
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Board-certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in tertiary/quaternary NICU setting
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Neonatal postoperative care

Responsibilities

Participates in the formulation of rules, regulations and standards of care relating to professional activities within the newborn units. This responsibility includes the establishment of the appropriate mechanisms to ensure that these rules, regulations and standards are adhered to.
Responsible, along with other members of the neonatal staff, of assuring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care services provided within the different clinical services.
Participates in the attending - direct patient care - responsibilities of the Section staff.
Participates actively in all the academic activities of the Section.
Supervises and ensures education of the highest quality of pediatric housestaff, medical students, fellows, private physicians in the management of high-risk newborns.
Responsible for developing and implementing appropriate clinical and/or basic research projects independently.
Encourages participation in clinical and/or basic research by all members of the Section and its fellows in training.