University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Position #:00844983 – Requisition #:38892

Job Summary:

Assistant Professor of Surgery 
Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon

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.  NRP and Robotic experience in renal and liver procedures preferred. This is a one-year appointment at the Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities will be at the University of Colorado School of Medicine as well as nearby University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Duties of this faculty position will include participation in kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation, pediatric abdominal transplantation, robotic transplant procedures and other major liver surgeries as well as organ recovery and dialysis access surgery. 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 and pediatric kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation as well as organ recovery and dialysis access surgery

·         Robotic renal and liver procedures.

·         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
• 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.