The University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Medicine/Medical Oncology, is seeking an MD for an Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor position. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary hematology and oncology care at Highlands Ranch Medical Center, with some cross-coverage at Lone Tree and Cherry Creek Medical Centers. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to patient-friendly care, utilizing cutting-edge technology and clinical trials in a community setting.

Practice Info

• Primary practice site will be Highlands Ranch Medical Center (both inpatient and outpatient) with some cross coverage of Lone Tree Medical Center and possibly Cherry Creek Medical Center.

• Inpatient rounding 2-4 days per week at Highlands Ranch Hospital with assistance from an APP.

• The Highlands Ranch Medical Center is a multispecialty building and offers an on-site infusion center, blood bank, diagnostic laboratory and radiology services (including MRI, CT and PET/CT), a breast center, and multiple specialties including radiation oncology, surgery (general, ENT, breast, urologic, plastics), gastroenterology (with endoscopy suites).

• Connected to a 75-bed hospital and admit oncology patients with the help of a hospitalist team.

Responsibilities

• Clinical work seeing patients daily and covering the infusion center on a rotating basis during clinic days.

• Working with Oncology APPs (NPs or PAs) in clinic.

• 1:6 call coverage for community practice patients and Highlands Ranch Hospital.

• Work with Service Line Director to expand the cancer practice.

• Attend Multi-Departmental Clinics & CME conferences regularly.

• Attend oncology service line meetings and clinical trial meetings.

• Assist with investigator-initiated, cooperative group/industry trials.

• Lead and participate in clinical quality improvement projects including management of critical pathway & case management across the continuum of care.

• Attend via conference call monthly Clinical Affairs meetings, weekly tumor boards, present Fellows Conference 1/year, assist with Fellows interviews, work with Administrator on clinical data & other duties as assigned by Medical Director at Highlands Ranch and/or Division Head.

• Maintain accurate, legible, & confidential records using the UCH EPIC system.

Compensation

• Assistant Professor: $350,000 to $400,000

• Associate Professor: $400,000 to $500,000

• Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay to Retirement 401(a) Plan.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 11/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time

• Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Requirements

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution.

• Board certified in Oncology or Hematology.

• Associate Professor: 4-8+ years' experience in Community setting in Medical Oncology.

• Preferred: 1 or more years' experience in Community setting in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.