Medical Director, Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Working Title: Medical Director, Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC)

Position #00846990: – Requisition #: 39746

Job Summary

The Medical Director of the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus provides clinical, academic, and administrative leadership for one of the region’s premier multidisciplinary programs in fetal diagnosis and intervention.

The selected individual must maintain a full-time faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. An MD or DO is required. In their faculty position, the individual must continue their clinical duties, which includes supervision of various trainees and learners in a clinical setting. Additionally, the faculty member is expected to maintain his or her academic productivity and scholarship activities.

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to this role and may change as the demands of the position change. The Medical Director of the CFCC is a leadership role with a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Director of Anesthesia Quality for the CFCC, including quality metrics, outcomes monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and maintain anesthesia protocols for obstetric and fetal interventional procedures
• Oversee all anesthesia care for obstetric and fetal interventions within the CFCC
• Lead education and onboarding for anesthesiology providers, including orientation, workflow training, and simulation
• Develop patient education materials and simulation exercises in collaboration with the multidisciplinary CFCC team
• Serve as standing member of the CFCC Governance Committee
• Co-chair the CFCC Quality and Patient Safety Committee
• Attend all CFCC Patient Review Meetings
• Provide regularly scheduled updates to the Department Chair
• Maintain Center of Excellence designation in Obstetric Anesthesiology for the CFCC

The Medical Director of the CFCC is an “at-will” position that can be changed at any time based on performance of specified duties.

Key Relationships:

Supervision Received: Department of Anesthesiology Chair

Supervision Exercised : Anesthesiology Physicians staffing the CFCC

Other Key Relationships

• Department: Department of Anesthesiology Division Chief
• Hospital: Children’s Hospital Colorado

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in OB Anesthesiology
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado
• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
• Minimum of five years’ experience in OB Anesthesiology

Associate Professor

• If seeking rank of Associate Professor, candidate must meet the SOM’s requirements for Associate Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate’s title will be designated “Visiting,” and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the “visiting” designation .

Professor

• If seeking rank of Professor, candidate must meet the SOM’s requirements for Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Professor, the candidate’s title will be designated “Visiting,” and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the “visiting” designation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Professor or Professor preferred, alternatively at least 5 years attending experience and on track for promotion
• Previous leadership role and/or demonstrated interest in leadership endeavors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of OB Anesthesiology
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across departmental and institutional boundaries
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and education

Expectations:

The Medical Director of the CFCC will

• Represent both the Department of Anesthesiology and Children’s Hospital Colorado with the highest level of professionalism and citizenship and serve as a liaison and representative of both the Department of Anesthesia and Children’s Hospital Colorado with patients, nursing staff, surgical staff and medical staff.
• Maintain effective working relationships and consistent communication with Department and CFCC leadership
• Provide regularly scheduled updates to the Department Chair.
• Set annual goals with discussion of progress on a regular basis with CFCC leadership and Department of Anesthesiology Chair and Division Chief.
• Be responsible for adjusting his or her schedule in order to complete required tasks and attend necessary hospital or departmental meetings.
• Provide updates to the Department Faculty (Faculty Meetings) as appropriate

How to Apply

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

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: David.Feenstra@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor - $356,400

Associate Professor - $364,800

Professor - $373,200

The above salaries are not inclusive of variable compensation, including call and incentive pay.

Additionally, the Medical Director of the CFCC will receive 0.20FTE of protected time for serving in this role.

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 nondiscrimination 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.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .