University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title:  Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor – Orthopedic Sports Medicine – South Region

Position #: 00848989   – Requisition #: 40066

Job Summary:

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado is seeking a board certified/board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Sports Medicine Surgery to be based in the South Denver Metro, Highlands Ranch, CO area.  All candidates must have completed a 5-year residency and a one-year fellowship, have an interest in developing a clinical practice, interest in research endeavors, and participate in our resident/fellowship education program.

The primary responsibility will be as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. Clinical responsibilities include actively participating in the continued growth of the Sports Medicine programs at the University of Colorado. The candidate will provide services in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Teaching responsibilities include participating in the education of Orthopedic fellows, residents, and medical students.

As an academic institution with a promotional track, candidates will have to display a record of active research endeavors.  Research Responsibilities integral to this position include active participation in research activities within the Sports Medicine program, and the personal development of focused clinical and/or basic science research activities parallel to their clinical practice.  The applicant must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment. Alternatively, the candidate may choose a clinical track. This track does not have a research requirement but is not tenure eligible. All other rights and privileges are the same in both tracks. 

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the level of expertise and academic credentials and will be closely linked with income generated.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Writes prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.

·         Provides pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.

·         Duties may include inpatient care, consultation and coverage in the emergency room.

·         Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

·         Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.

·         Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts in a timely fashio