Assistant Professor (Tenure Eligible Track)

Job Summary:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking highly motivated and accomplished scientists for a full-time faculty position. Successful candidates will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team focused on advancing the care of children and adolescents with acquired brain injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead an independent research program with a well-funded research portfolio that is sustained through extramural grant acquisition.

· Submitting grant proposals to NIH and other federal and industry sponsors

· Conducting research in compliance with sponsors and University protocols.

· Publish groundbreaking, innovative research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.

· Working with the CHCO Research Institute and PM&R Department on strategic priorities for the research program

· Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through teaching, curriculum development, and service on committees.

· Provide clinical patient care at CHCO in the area of research focus (estimated at 0.25 FTE)

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado is an internationally recognized leader in clinical care, education, and research. Located on the state-of-the-art CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the department brings together rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, psychology, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation science within a uniquely collaborative academic environment. Faculty benefit from outstanding interdisciplinary partnerships, strong educational programs, and opportunities to develop innovative clinical programs, pursue scholarly interests, and improve the lives of children and families.

This position is at Children's Hospital Colorado, consistently ranked among the nation's leading children's hospitals. Children's Colorado is a nationally recognized pediatric health system dedicated exclusively to children. With world-class specialists, nationally recognized clinical programs, a strong commitment to research and innovation, and a culture centered on family-focused care, Children's Colorado offers physicians the opportunity to build an outstanding academic career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

· Medical: Multiple plan options

· Dental: Multiple plan options

· Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

· Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

· 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· MD/PhD degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in research focused on Neuro-rehabilitation

· Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine

· Completion of a Combined Residency in Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACGME accredited)

· Board Eligible or Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

· Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to develop collaborative or independent research projects

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and mentorship skills

· Ability to provide educational knowledge and skills to various learners

· Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures; diagnosis of common pediatric rehabilitation disorders and diseases

Conditions