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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Quality and Safety Scholar - Instructor
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Position Number: 5611114
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Quality and Safety Scholar - Instructor

Quality and Safety Scholar - Instructor - 31392 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine; Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Quality and Safety Scholar

Position #: 00816251- Requisition #:31392

Job Summary:

The Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus seeks hospitalists at the Instructor level to join our vibrant hospitalist group practicing and teaching Hospital Medicine in 1-year intensive faculty development program. Participants of this program will work part-time as hospital medicine faculty, attending on direct care, resident and advanced practice provider teaching services. The remainder of time is dedicated to the advancement of skills in quality improvement, patient safety, and health system change.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop expertise in quality improvement methodology.
Develop expertise in patient safety.
Develop as an educator by taking an active teaching role in QI and patient safety curriculums in the Department of Medicine and the CU School of Medicine.
Build specific skills pertinent to hospital medicine practice, consult medicine, oncology, addiction medicine, clinical operations, and leadership.

Other Optional Responsibilities:

Apply advanced clinical decision-making and bedside ultrasonography skills to patient care under guided mentorship.
Develop an area of interest and produce a scholarship in that area by the end of the academic year (curriculum development for students or faculty is a form of scholarship).
Build advanced clinical decision-making skills, founded in biostatistics and evidence-based medicine.
Enhance critical appraisal skills and develop expertise in nuanced interpretation of variety of study designs such as observational study, randomized clinical trial, adaptive randomizations, Bayesian analysis of randomized trials, conventional meta-analysis, meta-regression, and network meta-analysis.

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. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

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.

Must be an MD/DO
Completion of 3-year ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency program (or other programs that involve training in internal medicine, such as Medicine/Pediatrics joint residency) or family medicine with sufficient inpatient clinical time (determined on a per applicant basis)

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: Katherine Frank katherine.frank@cuanschutz.edu or Tyler Anstett tyler.anstett@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$103,129

The above salary 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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21715 - SOM-MED-HSPMED GEN OPERATIONS Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Oct 4, 2023 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Katherine Frank Posting Contact Email: katherine.frank@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00816251

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=31392&lang=en