University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery

Job Title: Transplant Surgeon - Assistant Professor

Position #: 00848553 – Requisition #: 40008

Job Summary:

The Division of Transplant Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, Board eligible, fellowship-trained transplant surgeon with expertise in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation.  Machine perfusion and transplant oncology procedures preferred. This is a one-year appointment as the Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities will be at the University of Colorado School of Medicine as well as nearby University of Colorado Hospital.

Duties of this faculty position will include participation in kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation, major liver surgeries as well as organ recovery using machine profusion. Other activities of the transplant surgeon include clinical care, immunosuppression management, surgical rounds, transplant selection committees and educational conferences. This individual will also be expected to actively participate in clinical research activities related to transplantation on an ongoing basis. The Assistant Professor role will also help in academic activities including teaching medical students, residents, fellows and related service duties and call coverage. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Participation in adult kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation

·         Machine perfusion

·         Transplant oncology and hepatobiliary

·         Donor procurement call.

·         Clinical care, immunosuppression management, surgical rounds, transplant selection committees and educational conferences. 

·         Clinical research activities related to transplantation on an ongoing basis.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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.