Pediatric Surgery Division Chief, Open Rank Division of Pediatric Surgery / Department of Surgery

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery has an opening for a physician leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position open for candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is looking to fill the position of Division Chief for Pediatric Surgery. This key physician leader holds a critical role within the Department of Surgery and within Children's Hospital Colorado, overseeing all administrative, clinical and educational activities for the unit. The Division Chief is responsible for leading a faculty cohort of approximately 20 surgeons and 26 advanced practice providers, at both the Anschutz Medical Campus and at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Preferred is an individual with an accomplished academic record, formal training in healthcare leadership or change management, demonstrated programmatic and clinical leadership, as well as experience within a high-functioning, diverse, pediatric surgical program.

The candidate will be responsible for sustaining and growing the Division, managing system of care clinical practice sites, directing the administrative leadership team, enhancing the multi-discipline research program, and fostering strong, collaborative and sustainable relationships with both external and internal stakeholders. An ideal candidate would have a proven record as a problem solver with the ability to collaboratively and thoughtfully negotiate and implement innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in a fast paced and highly matrixed environment. An inclusive and collaborative management style is crucial to the success of this position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent clinical care to patient population
• Create a collaborative and professional culture
• Promote and develop the division's research - through the development of new knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences, as well as in health policy and health care education.
• Strive to provide and guide others in providing the best level of patient care - through state-of-the-art clinical programs which reflect the unique educational environment of the University, as well as the needs of the patients we serve.
• Provide mentorship and encouragement in the development of future faculty via education - through outstanding educational programs for medical students, allied health students, graduate students, house staff, practicing health professionals, and the public at large
• Ensure the highest quality and national visibility of the Division's patient care, education research, other scholarly/academic activities, and community outreach programs.
• Promote the Departmental priorities of interdisciplinary program development, physician-scientist career development, diversity of its workforce, and integrated program development with its affiliates.
• Assure the mentorship of trainees and faculty with the goals of career development and progression toward promotion.
• Recruit, retain, and academically develop faculty in the Division.
• Administer the Division in a fiscally responsible manner within university policies.
• Personally participate in regularly scheduled meetings of the Department of Surgery's Division Chiefs, CHCO meetings and other ad hoc Departmental meetings.
• Work positively and collaboratively with Children's Hospital Colorado, other affiliated hospitals, the School of Medicine, and the Anschutz Medical campus leadership to foster the growth and development of the multiple missions of the Division.
• Support, develop, and provide leadership for pediatric surgery initiatives and innovation within the department, school, and the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with diverse students, fellows, and colleagues, and mentor diverse students and junior colleagues.
• Have the opportunity to develop and implement new programs that address the research and clinical skills required but will also help in the implementation of approaches to mitigate burnout, a critical problem in academic medicine
• Develop performance metrics for faculty.
• Support community providers through education and consultation.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO; and network of care sites.

Why Join Us:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery is home to the largest and most diversely skilled group of pediatric surgeons in the Rocky Mountain region. Our faculty is committed to providing the best care to patients of all ages- from newborns to young adults, as well as providing fetal surgeries. From hernias to tumors, trauma and burn care, fetal diagnosis and intervention, repair of congenital malformations, metabolic/bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery to advanced care of colorectal and pelvic disorders, our surgeons offer an impressive breadth of expertise and depth of experience in all aspects of pediatric surgical care.

Division members practice at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus as well as network of care locations including all Denver Metro locations, South Campus, North Campus, Southeast, Wheatridge and Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. The Division also provides services at Denver Health Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Division contains a robust clinical and basic science research portfolio with researchers engaging in basic science, clinical and outcomes research.

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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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.

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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. 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.

Professor

• MD or MD/PhD, or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification
• Colorado Medical License at time of hire
• Medical Board certification
• Full Professor rank

Associate Professor

• MD or MD/PhD, or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification
• Colorado Medical License at time of hire
• Medical Board certification
• Mid-career Associate Professor rank

Preferred Qualifications (all ranks):

Clinical Excellence and Eminence

• Exceptional reputation for pediatric surgery care and outstanding patient outcomes. Leadership and participation in national or international societies are a plus.

A national/international reputation for personal academic accomplishments

• A record of outstanding credentials, academic accomplishments within pediatric surgery, and the experience and national reputation necessary to sustain the history of excellence within the Division. A history of federally funded basic or translational research or experience with large, multicenter clinical trials or outcomes research is desirable. A record of recruiting, developing, and retaining clinicians and investigators is crucial.

Healthcare Administrative Leadership

• Accomplished administrative leadership experience in a complex academic institution. Knowledge of the financial complexities, payer models, and associated reimbursement in providing high-quality, cost-effective specialty healthcare. Because the Department of Surgery values diversity and inclusion, the ideal candidate will have some experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, etc.) and will ideally have developed or participated in programs to address inequities and injustices to under-served populations.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• A record of accomplishment in retention, recruitment, and development of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine in faculty, staff, and student bodies.

Critical Leadership Capabilities:

Leading People

• The incoming Division Head should possess the requisite leadership skills to take the Division of Pediatric Surgery to the next level of academic and clinical excellence. The Division Chief will demonstrate an ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams focused on achieving optimal quality and outcomes across patient care, education, and research by:*
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  • Displaying the vision and energy to build a strong, research-intensive faculty.
  • Communicating openly while encouraging constructive debate to manage projects, solve problems, and discuss challenging issues.
  • Establishing clear, challenging, and metrics-based performance goals for individuals, divisions, and other units, and securing and deploying resources to meet these goals.
  • Reviewing the Division's vision, plans, and activities while adjusting to meet evolving expectations of academic and clinical partners and institutional goals.
  
  
  
  

Collaborating and Influencing

• The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and transparent communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully engage, unify, build and sustain relationships with diverse constituents (e.g., Dean, chairs, faculty, staff, hospital administration, residents, community stakeholders, and other external representatives). They will have a track record of forging collaborations across different groups to advance the reputation of the Division. The candidate will demonstrate this by:
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  • Facilitating discussions that enable people to collaborate, promoting collaboration across multiple parties through a transparent and action-oriented leadership style.
  • Identifying and meeting with key stakeholders to help them shape a consensus collectively, compromising as necessary for results.
  • Developing an explicit understanding of which relationships are most important to the organization and nurturing them.
  
  
  
  

Clinical and Operational Excellence

• The successful candidate will bring the ability to oversee an operation in a fiscally prudent manner, including:
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  • Demonstrate experience in making balanced, fair, and appropriate decisions.
  • Have an appreciation of and ability to balance the fiscal pressures facing academic divisions of pediatric surgery and to recognize the long-term trends in medicine that are occurring at a policy level throughout the healthcare environment.
  • Possess experience in pursuits to support programmatic development.
  • Have a history of running an operationally strong and financially solid operation.
  
  
  
  

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: Dr. Duncan Wilcox and/or Dr. Richard Schulick

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 18^th, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $525,000 - $575,000 plus potential leadership stipends and the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE. Administrative positions offered by CHCO as it relates to the role of Division Head comes with additional administrative stipends.

Professor: $575,000 - $625,000 plus potential leadership stipends and the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE. Administrative positions offered by CHCO as it relates to the role of Division Head comes with additional administrative stipends.

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 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.