Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Cardiology

Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Position #:00846651 – Requisition #: 39662

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Division of Cardiology has an immediate opening for a cardiologist specializing in Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Prevention to join our team as a physician-scientist. Although this faculty appointment resides in the Division of Cardiology, the chosen candidate will also be integrated with The Ludeman Center for Women’s Health Research (Ludeman Center). The incumbent will be expected to be highly integrated within the academic, mentoring, research and innovation portfolio within the Ludemans Center and potentially serve as the leading voice for CV prevention in this group. The position comes with the Bernard W. and Maude E. Ludeman Endowed Chair in Women’s Cardiology which is focused on cardiology related to women’s health, as well as a significant startup/recruitment package that will provide financial support for academic activities. This position will involve a range of clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities split between the flagship University of Colorado Hospital and The Ludeman Center on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.

This is a terrific opportunity to join the region’s only comprehensive academic cardiology division dedicated to providing exceptional, cutting-edge Women’s cardiovascular prevention and treatment of patients in the Denver Metro region, Colorado, and surrounding states. In addition, as the only academic medical center in the state of Colorado, the clinical, educational and research capacity and depth of the institution provide excellent opportunities for a physician scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

·         50-80% patient care split between ICU/inpatient rounding and consults, clinic, and ancillary cardiology services (eg echocardiography) at the University of Colorado Hospital and its Heart and Vascular Center.

·         20-50% academic work, including investigation, education, and administration within CU Anschutz medical center, including the Ludeman Center for Women’s Health Research, the Division of Cardiology, as well as opportunities with the CPC, ACCORDS, CVI, and other centers.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

We are the only full-service cardiology practice in Colorado, we practice out of the largest hospital in Colorado, and we are the only Division of Cardiology servicing an allopathic medical school for a 500-mile radius. Our mission is to provide the highest quality clinical care across the full spectrum of cardiovascular offerings, conduct cutting-edge research that improves our understanding of cardiovascular science and innovates care delivery, and train cardiovascular clinicians and researchers for future generations. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities. 

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
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