Transplant Physician - Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension and the Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is recruiting a fellowship-trained and board-certified transplant nephrologist to join our expanding multidisciplinary transplant program.  CCTCARE is a unique, multi-disciplinary transplantation center that closely integrates basic, translational, and clinical research with education and training programs.  The successful applicant would be able to work with a comprehensive team including surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurse coordinators, pharmacists, and social workers. CCTCARE performs over 450 abdominal transplants annually with approximately 300 kidney transplants per year, including a growing living donor transplant program working in collaboration with Children’s Hospital Colorado.

The successful candidate will have completed training in Nephrology with further specific training in Transplant Nephrology.  The candidate should exhibit strong clinical proficiency in kidney transplantation care, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest quality patient care. Research engagement in diverse areas is also highly sought after; such as clinical trials, utilization of artificial intelligence or big data, equitable care or any other research program related to transplant nephrology.  Educational engagement includes teaching and mentoring medical students through fellows.  There are unique opportunities to grow clinical medicine and research and have the opportunity to practice in one of the largest solid organ transplant programs nationwide.  The University of Colorado School of Medicine is an excellent choice for the candidate who is seeking a career in a world-class academic medical center.  The University strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding.

The successful candidate will be joining the University of Colorado Department of Medicine.  The Department of Medicine includes 1,300+ physicians, 300+ APPs, and 850 research and administrative staff, and over 500 residents and fellows.  The Department of Medicine includes a nationally recognized researchers, educators, and clinicians in 14 divisions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical responsibilities will include all phases of kidney transplantation including review of patient’s referrals, pre-transplant consult visits and transplant evaluation, waitlist visits and management, perioperative management of new kidney transplant recipients, practice specific procedural care and management of the kidney transplant inpatient service, performing kidney transplant biopsies and clinics at a regional site.
• Academic responsibilities include teaching learners in the Department of Medicine and Surgery, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension continuing professional education, fellowship program activities, internal medicine residency experiences in nephrology, and medical school courses.
• Research responsibilities will include engaging in active collaborative and mutidisplinary clinical research.
• Administrative duties include managing community relationships, directing donor and candidate selection meeting, quality improvement initiatives, and community service. Candidate will also take donor call and will be responsible for helping to train organ procurement coordinators and assisting OPO with kidney donor policies and management protocols.
• The successful candidate will participate in professional, and university service appropriate to the Faculty rank to support the academic mission of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
• A key responsibility will be working in a collegial relationship with other Faculty members in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension and the CCTCARE.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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.  

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience, qualifications and years of service:

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO, and board certified in Nephrology
• Completion of a 1-year Renal Transplant fellowship and academic interest in transplant nephrology, with prior publications in peer-reviewed preferred.
• 0-8 years of experience

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO, and board certified in Nephrology
• Completion of a 1-year Renal Transplant fellowship and academic interest in transplant nephrology, with prior publications in peer-reviewed preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience

Professor:

• MD or DO, and board certified in Nephrology
• Completion of a 1-year Renal Transplant fellowship and academic interest in transplant nephrology, with prior publications in peer-reviewed preferred.
• 15 years of experience and beyond 

Preferred Qualifications:

• UNOS eligibility or certification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong skills in written and verbal communications, collaboration, and teamwork
• Evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice and teaching
• Commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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: Betsy Pike, Renal Division Human Resources, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on April 15th , 2024 and continues until September 1, 2024. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $216,000 to $280,000 

Associate Professor: $297,000 to $400,000

Professor: $357,000 to $500,000

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

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .