Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine – Centerfield Clinic Open Rank - Senior Instructor Series

Job Summary:

The Clinical Affairs Team is seeking self-motivated, change-oriented, Family Medicine Physicians who demonstrate outstanding communication, team building, and clinical skills and who seek to work in a new-model practice that is focused on continuity and whole-person care. A significant responsibility of the clinic and its employees and providers will be to employ rapid-cycle innovation in the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of new ideas that if successful, will be scaled out to the organization as a whole.

Candidates for this position should highlight their strengths and experience among the key domains of the position which include teamwork, experience with Quality and Process Improvement, experience with and use of healthcare-related technology including wearables and point-of-care devices, information technology and virtual care/artificial intelligence/emerging technology, and the desire to provide comprehensive medical and procedural care within an ambulatory setting. Ideal candidates would demonstrate experience and interest in several of these areas and would be able to leverage unique skills and personal experience to complement other staff and providers. Ideal candidates are expected to demonstrate transparent communication skills including listening and messaging, decision-making skills that emphasize team-based input, the ability to weigh risks and benefits, and a willingness to think “outside the box”. Above all, candidates should see themselves as “early adopters” who willingly “raise their hands first” when confronted with new opportunities. Candidates should demonstrate both a commitment to sustaining a functioning medical practice and providing up-to-date and comprehensive medical care and an understanding of how a practice can recognize and act on unique and evolving opportunities.

This position is posted at the Senior Instructor level. In the event that one’s experience exceeds that of a Senior Instructor, or if the candidate wants to be on the promotion track, Assistant Professor will be considered. If the candidate has additional experience, Associate Professor or Professor will be considered.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Care

• Provide full scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting.
• Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.
• Assist in supervision of advanced practice providers at the clinic.
• Assist in administrative/clinical quality improvement functions relating to a variety of programs at the direction of the medical director.

Teaching and Mentoring

• Provide education to medical students during their ambulatory rotation.

Administrative/Professional Development

• Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
• ­Keep abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
• Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.
• Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Centerfield, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is “To heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together." by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five key aims, each with specific goals:

• Patient Care – Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
• Research – Create and disseminate new knowledge.
• Training – Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
• Community Engagement - Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
• Our People – Nurture a thriving, diverse, and equitable DFM culture.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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

Senior Instructor

• Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible* in Family Medicine by the ABFM or AOA/AOBFP. *If Board Eligible, must initiate process for Board Certification within a year of position start date.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.

Assistant Professor

• Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible* in Family Medicine by the ABFM or AOA/AOBFP. *If Board Eligible, must initiate process for Board Certification within a year of position start date.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.

Associate Professor

• Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible* in Family Medicine by the ABFM or AOA/AOBFP. *If Board Eligible, must initiate process for Board Certification within a year of position start date.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 7+ years’ experience working in primary care.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for Associate Professor.

Professor

• Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible* in Family Medicine by the ABFM or AOA/AOBFP. *If Board Eligible, must initiate process for Board Certification within a year of position start date.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 10+ years’ experience working in primary care.
• Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications (all positions)

• Experience in working in an interprofessional, integrated practice/patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
• Experience or interest in education and research and faculty development.
• Experience with using an electronic health record system, preferably Epic.
• Experience with providing Telehealth/virtual visits.
• Licensed MAT provider.
• Experience or interest in LGBTQ+ patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (all positions)

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

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