CICU MD - Open Rank

Job Summary:

The candidate's primary clinical responsibility will be to serve on the cardiac intensive care unit on a full-time basis. Presently a minimum of six weeks of clinical service is expected and this would range up to twelve weeks of clinical service. Overnight call in the CICU is mandatory. Other clinical opportunities are available and can be customized to individual interests. Participation in clinical or translational research and educational activities will be expected.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work with CICU leadership to enhance patient outcomes

· Work with CICU leadership on quality improvement initiatives

· Dedication to multi-discipline approach to patient care

· Provide mentorship, education and supervision to cardiology fellows and trainees and advanced practice providers

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive, and compassionate care to children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. In collaboration with our colleagues in cardiovascular surgery, cardiac anesthesia, and pediatric cardiology including advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, and other specialists—we strive for excellence in clinical outcomes.

We provide robust training programs for categorical cardiology fellows and cardiovascular surgery fellows, as well as advanced fellowships, including one in advanced cardiac intensive care. Our team also plays an integral role in the education of fellows in pediatric critical care, neonatology, and cardiac anesthesia.

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) admits over 800 surgical and medical patients annually. It features a state-of-the-art 24-bed CICU and a 40-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU). Our dedicated CICU faculty are actively engaged in academic pursuits and contribute to multiple areas of research and innovation.

We aim to maintain a strong presence locally, nationally, and internationally through translational and clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, data-driven outcomes, and advocacy.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor

· MD/DO

· Board Certified in Pediatrics

· Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

· Formal training in pediatric intensive care either with completion of pediatric critical care fellowship or a year of additional training as an advanced cardiac intensive care fellow

· Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in an academic setting

Associate Professor

· MD/DO

· Board Certified in Pediatrics

· Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

· Formal training in pediatric intensive care either with completion of pediatric critical care fellowship or a year of additional training as an advanced cardiac intensive care fellow

· Minimum 7 years’ clinical experience in an academic setting

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:

● Minimum of 3 years of attending level experience as a pediatric cardiac intensivist, with significant experience in complex neonatal cardiac intensive care, particularly with single ventricle physiology