University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title: Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor – Orthopedic Hand MD – North Region

Position #00845442 – Requisition #39138

Job Summary:

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado is seeking a board certified/board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Hand Surgery. All candidates must have completed an ACGME accredited, one-year hand surgery fellowship at the time of commencing this position and have an interest in developing a clinical practice with a focus on the hand and upper extremity. This position is based primarily at the University of Colorado affiliated hospitals in the Boulder / Longmont / Long’s Peak area and at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The practice will involve a combination of community-based practice and tertiary care referrals; qualified candidates will be expected to participate in the core academic hand surgery group, participating in teaching, research, and mentorship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical responsibilities include actively participating in continued development of the Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery practice and academic program at the University of Colorado with a focus on clinical practice in the North Denver Region (Longmont, Long’s Peak, Boulder).

• Obtaining a detailed history and performing physical examinations on assigned patients; assessing and treating acute/chronic medical problems and providing direct patient care to a specified patient population.

• Writing prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed.

• Completing FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.

• Providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writing appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs. Condition-specific casting, splinting, and dressing as required.

• Performing emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies. Providing fracture reductions in ER or office as needed.

• Providing inpatient care, consultation and coverage in the emergency room.

• Participating in hand surgery / microsurgical call at a Level 1 Trauma Center and / or general orthopedic surgery call at a community-based hospital.

• Coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Working with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.

• Writing progress notes on patients’ office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintaining other records as required.

• Providing health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, mid-level students and other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.

• Practicing safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

• Maintaining current eligibility for and progress towards Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery board certifications

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Boulder / Longmont area of CO.

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