Assistant Professor - Noninvasive Electrophysiologist/Pediatric Cardiology

Faculty Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Department of Pediatrics, Section of, School of Medicine Job Title: Assistant Professor - Noninvasive Electrophysiologist/Pediatric Cardiology Hospitalist Position #: 00826740 - Requisition #:34700 Job Summary: Pediatric Cardiology Assistant Professor position (full-time, 100% appointment) within the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology.


The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit provides comprehensive care for critical ill children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.
The unit cares for pre-term infants, neonates with complex disease, all age children, and the adult congenital population.
The unit is committed to service excellence and a model of interdisciplinary care.

34 total beds. Dedicated pediatric cardiac-specialized nurses. CPCU attendings and vital core of advanced care providers. Active mechanical assist program. Active member and participant in PC3. Extensive opportunities for clinical, translational, and acute care registries.
The Electrophysiology Team currently consists of 4 attending physicians, one advanced practice provider, 3 EP clinical coordinators, and dedicated medical assistant and scheduling staff.
For additional information about the Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Program at Children's Hospital Colorado, please visit the program home page.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides care for patients admitted to the CPCU.
These patients are admitted through the CHC emergency department, transferred from outside institutions, direct admissions, and transfers from the CICU. Experience and familiarity with heart disease in patients from neonates to adults with congenital heart disease. Supervision of patient care and progression in partnership with Advanced Practice Providers, pediatric cardiology fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students. Partnership with cardiology nursing leadership and bedside nurses. Develop, implement and promote educational and support resources. Participate in PAC3 multi-institutional database and liaison with like institutions and units. Develop clinical guideline pathways and quality improvement initiatives. EP Inpatient consult service Outpatient arrhythmia/device clinic Reading ECGs/Holters Cardiac exercise stress testing Depending on the background training, participation in invasive electrophysiology testing/ablation procedures will be considered. 8 weeks of service on the Cardiology Step-Down Unit and 4 weeks of General Cardiology consult servivec (the clinical weeks of service and responsibilities are the anticipated clinical effort allocation, but may by adjusted over time to address the needs of the Section or the professional development needs of the faculty member) Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.






Why Join Us: As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterization every year since 2017.
Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation.
The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center.
By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes.
The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

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.





Diversity and Equity: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff.
The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding.
We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.





Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Board Certified in Pediatrics. Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
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: Successful completion of advanced pediatric cardiology fellowship in either Invasive or Non-Invasive Electrophysiology strongly recommended (candidates with extensive electrophysiology experience will be considered in the absence of formalized training) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to be flexible and collaborative within the Heart Institute, and other areas within CHCO How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.
Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.
Three to 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: Johannes von Alvensleben, ******





Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled.
For best consideration, apply by September 30, 2024.





Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: Assistant Professor: $240,000 to $254,886

The above 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.

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To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at ******.





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To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.





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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.





Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category : Faculty Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps Schedule : Full-time Posting Date : Sep 3, 2024 Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Johannes von Alvensleben Posting Contact Email: ****** Position Number: 00826740