Associate Professor - Medical Director of Fetal Cardiology

Job Summary:

The Medical Director for Fetal Cardiology will provide strategic medical leadership and direction for operations across clinical care, research, and education. The goal of this role is to provide outstanding clinical care and contribute to advancing the field of fetal cardiology through research, mentorship, and education of fetal cardiology team members. The Medical Director will develop and maintain clinical and outreach operations, which support CHCO's mission and values in an organized, effective, innovative, and quality and service-oriented manner. This role will be a champion of the Quadruple Aim and of CHCO initiatives, specifically regarding quality and safety and patient and provider experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Heart Institute (H.I) and Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) leadership team to develop and operationalize growth strategies and priorities.
• Drive recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty.
• Ensure physician coverage of clinical services. Will direct the efficient management of provider schedules to maximize resources, access, and patient satisfaction.
• Partner with service line leadership, physician relations, business development on the creation and promotion of outreach education and outreach visits to expand market share and grow the program's regional and national reputation.
• Participate in a minimum of quarterly regional outreach trips to promote and grow the fetal cardiology program.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with appropriate clinical standards and best practices, which may include development of clinical pathways, algorithms, or protocols applicable to patients served.
• Participate in and champion continuous quality improvement initiatives.

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, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD/DO), or equivalent.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• 5+ years of fetal cardiology
• Prior experience with program development, teaching or research.
• Examples of scholarship

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:

• Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic medical institutions
• Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Exemplary leadership with regards to conflict resolution.
• Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management, and financial concepts within an academic healthcare setting.
• Oversee and direct quality and patient safety and continuous process improvement.
• Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience.
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide independent decision-making related to clinical management of patient population.
• Broad knowledge and clinical skills in cardiac care
• Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication, and Customer Service

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. 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: Bonnie Bellairs-Reed bonnie.bellairs@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established at HIRING RANGE:

$286,000 to 310,000.

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.

Perks & Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/perks/anschutz-medical-campus

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

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.