General GI Section Head (Open Rank Assistant-Associate Professor- Professor)

Job Summary:

Quality clinical care, professional development, and academic advancement are key missions of The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The General GI Section Head is a mixed clinical/administrative position providing leadership, clinical oversight and coordination, and professional support for providers (MD’s and APP’s) within the General GI Section at the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus.

The General GI Section Head is a mixed clinical service (0.9 cFTE) and leadership position (0.1 cFTE). The General GI Section Head partners with and serves as a key liaison between the Division Director, Associate Division Directors, Medical Directors, Lead APP, and Endoscopy and Clinic nursing leadership assure the delivery of high-quality clinical care, efficient and effective clinical operations, academic advancement, and a positive work environment for the General GI faculty.

The Section Head’s primary clinical practice site will be the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus. Clinical responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient GI consultative and endoscopic services. This position is 5 days per week, allocated as 1 half-day of administrative leadership/section head, 2 half-days of clinic, 5 half-days of endoscopy, and 2 half-days of clinical administrative time weekly. Additionally, they will provide nights/weekends call coverage at the University of Colorado Hospital and affiliate hospitals (Denver Veterans Affairs Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center) in equitable rotation with other members of the group.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Communication

• Serve as an advocate for General GI faculty within the division, ensuring their voices are represented in leadership discussions.

• Host regular meetings (at a cadence determined by the Section Head and team) with General GI faculty to understand concerns, provide updates, and foster team engagement.

• Act as a liaison between physician and administrative leadership and general GI faculty to ensure alignment of clinical/division goals and team cohesion.

• Attend bi-weekly GI division leadership meetings to provide General GI section perspective and input.

• Meet with the Associate Division Director for Clinical affairs quarterly to evaluate current and future workforce, review metrics pertaining to General GI providers, identify issues, and plan strategically for growth.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Mentorship

• Help to recruit and interview General GI faculty applicants (MD and APP) in collaboration with division and administrative leaders.
• Develop and implement onboarding plans for new provider hire in the General GI section.
• Serve as a mentor to General GI faculty, offering professional guidance and support throughout their career progression.

Performance, Operations & Development

• Collaborate with Division directors on developing, implementing, and tracking General GI faculty clinical productivity metrics.
• Meet regularly with section members to provide feedback on performance, clinical productivity, and professional/academic development.
• Collaborate with Division and clinic leadership in addressing provider performance, professionalism, or behavioral issues.
• Evaluate workflows and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and General GI faculty satisfaction.
• Work with division leadership to identify and promote professional development opportunities for section members and ensure faculty are well-informed of available resources and events.
• Work with division well-being leaders for General GI provider well-being needs and program support.
• Act as first reviewer for General GI MD PRiSM evaluations.
• As needed, review provider compensation and collaborate with the Division Administrator for salary benchmarking and negotiation.

Education and training program

• Collaborate with fellowship program directors (APP and MD) to coordinate fellowship training needs and faculty educational responsibilities to ensure these remain balanced and feasible.
• Interface with the fellowship program directors, medical directors, and practice managers to ensure that integration of trainees (fellows, students) into clinic and endoscopy aligns with the overall operational and productivity strategies of the section.
• Along with fellowship leaders, assess candidacy of fellow-to-faculty hires, incorporating strategic growth needs of the group and fellow performance/clinical acumen.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite at the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus, located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, and is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practices throughout the state of Colorado and over 80 researchers, physicians and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and training.

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, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• A medical degree from an accredited institution

• Board certification in Gastroenterology

• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, an active State of Colorado medical license

• Must have an active DEA license on or before hire date

• At least 3 years of post-graduate GI clinical practice experience

• Prior academic appointment to the level of Assistant Professor from a previous institution

• Clear record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficient to be appointed as an Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic