Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Division of Geriatric Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a .75 - 1.0 FTE faculty clinician position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a collegial geriatrics division that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and PhDs. This is a full-time position with varying/flexible work hours, including some evening and/or weekend coverage. The work site(s) may include (but may not be limited to) the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Seniors Clinics, and University of Colorado (UCD) Division of Geriatric Medicine’s administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Examples of work performed may include:

- Provide geriatric primary care to patients within UCHealth AMC Seniors or Lone Tree Seniors Clinic(s)

- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team within a geriatric primary care clinic to include working with behavioral health, pharmacists, physical therapists, social work, nurse care manager, medical assistants, and nurses.

- The incumbent will share responsibilities of night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other providers of the group practice and will participate in decisions regarding the practice operation.

- Educational responsibilities may include: a) teaching in a primary care setting (students, residents, and fellows); b) participating in an active clinical residency program; c) participation in teaching lectures about geriatric principles to medical students, residents, and fellows.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at either/both of our Seniors Clinics, located in Aurora and Lone Tree, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado

Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $762 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· MD or DO

· Board-certified or eligible in geriatrics and either family medicine or internal medicine

● Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience in adult education

● Have completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Strong clinical knowledge and skills in the evaluation and management of complex older adults, including multimorbidity, geriatric syndromes, and polypharmacy.

· Knowledge of and experience with team-based, interdisciplinary care in an ambulatory primary care setting.

· Strong clinical teaching and precepting skills, with experience educating medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

· Commitment to learner development, including providing effective feedback, mentorship, and role modeling in the clinical environment.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, learners, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive, collegial work environment.

· Self-motivated and engaged, with the ability to work independently while contributing actively to shared clinical, educational, and divisional goals.

· Demonstrates growth mindset, including openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional development.