Associate Professor, (Pediatric Gastroenterologist, IBD Specialist)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Job Title:  Associate Professor, (Pediatric Gastroenterologist, IBD Specialist)

Position #: 00848040 – Requisition #:39946

Job Summary:

The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Digestive Health Institute of Children's Hospital Colorado are seeking a pediatric gastroenterologist with expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This faculty position is located at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus in the Denver Metro area. Responsibilities will focus on providing diagnostic, therapeutic and care management services for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The right candidate will bring experience in patient-oriented studies in the clinical setting.

This role will require leadership within the IBD Center and advancing its strategic initiatives. We are seeking a candidate to continue and grow our IBD Program’s clinical trials portfolio. For those interested, we offer the opportunity to develop our intestinal ultrasound program, as well as enhance our specialized care for Very Early Onset IBD. This position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgery, immunology, Psychology, Dieticians, Social Work and critical care, and may involve consultation services to other pediatric facilities within the CHCO System of Care. All of our faculty members bring a strong clinical focus, while many pursue research opportunities  in clinical  medicine and in education. Our faculty also serve in administrative capacities for the University, Children's Hospital, and our partner hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Interfacing with pharmaceutical, industry sponsors, international/national consortiums to continue strengthening our national and international reputation.

·         Continuing participation with national and international consortiums

·         Patient care in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Diseases at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and its network of care locations and outreach clinics, including inpatient attending and outpatient clinics, as well as performing the full range of gastrointestinal procedures

·         Provide consultative and call support services for CHCO and affiliated healthcare partners.

·         Education and teaching of pediatric residents, pediatric gastroenterology fellows, students, and others

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at CHCO is nationally recognized for its excellent clinical care and research efforts. The IBD center has 9 providers, 7 at the Anschutz Campus and 2 at the Colorado Springs Campus" This team has dedicated nurses, medical assistants, dieticians, psychologists and research coordinators. The IBD team is an all-encompassing team that covers basic science, translational and clinical researchers as well as dedicated clinicians performing outcomes research.

The IBD Center is housed within the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition​ is a national l