Associate Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Neurosurgery

Job Title: Associate Professor of Clinical Practice 

Position # 00844036: – Requisition #:38642

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Neurosurgeon. The position will be at the Associate Professor of Clinical Practice providing general neurosurgery services at both Anschutz and in community locations. He or she will participate in daily morning rounds, conferences, and grand rounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a neurosurgeon at Anschutz and in community location providing both general and specialized skills
• See patients in clinic to review their case and determine suitability for surgery
• Perform neurosurgery procedures on patients as determined by your medical/surgical expertise
• Work with neurosurgery team to attain quality metrics set by Dept of Neurosurgery
• Educate residents and fellows
• Maintain all training, certifications, licensing to be up to date and able to practice

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurosurgery has grown over the years and we currently have 32 MD faculty, 32 Advance Practice Providers and 15 Research faculty. Our Department has very specialized surgeons and programs with expertise in Neuro-Spine, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Skull-Based/Tumor, Functional and Stereotactic, Neuro ICU and Neuropsychology. We also offer an ACGME approved residency program in Neurosurgery that offers 2 to 3 resident opportunities every other year. One-year fellowships are offered in all our specialties for advanced training. We have increased our research operations with 19 new grants in FY24, totaling over $1 Million dollars in new funding dollars in FY24 and are hoping to expand these endeavors over the next 3-5 years. The Department of Neurosurgery believes in investing in our faculty, staff and trainees and provides opportunities for their growth and wellness.

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.

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