Associate Professor, (Pediatric Gastroenterologist, IBD Specialist)

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 leader in innovative clinical practice, developing and testing new diagnostics and treatments, and training the next generation of clinicians and researchers. The Section is ranked the #7 pediatric gastroenterology program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Current faculty includes 42 pediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists, 13 advanced practice providers (APPs), 5 pediatric psychologists specializing in pediatric gastroenterology, and 10 pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology fellows. The faculty are supported by registered dieticians, social works, and child life specialists. Faculty work closely with all pediatric subspecialties and allied health professionals both inpatient serving our 400+ bed hospital and outpatient serving Colorado and surrounding states. While our faculty lead many multidisciplinary programs including the Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Disease Program, Intestinal Rehabilitation Program, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program, and Polyposis Clinic, the physician taking this role will join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, which serves as a regional referral center for complex IBD patients across the mountain west region and nationally.

The Section includes many of the leading researchers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in the country. Research opportunities in advanced endoscopy include clinical outcomes studies, device development and testing, and procedural innovation. Research in the broader Section bridges across basic sciences, translational medicine, and clinical research related to pediatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases, offering potential collaborative opportunities for faculty interested in translational research.

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 (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.

Associate Professor:

● Medical Degree (MD/DO)

● ABP Pediatrics Board Certified

● Completed fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at RRC-approved fellowship (or equivalent) by the time of hire date

● Five or more years of clinical experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Condition of Employment:

● Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado

● Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

● 6 years of clinical experience in pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

● Experience in patient-oriented studies in the clinical setting.

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