"Open Rank Assistant, Associate or Professor Neurohospitalist Section"

Job Summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an excellent academic Neurohospitalist to join our Neurohospitalist Section. Faculty rank will be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications. Neurohospitalist clinical experience is strongly preferred. Experience in clinical research and/or quality improvement methodology are also desired.

Job Responsibilities

The duties for this faculty position include teaching, research and clinical service duties, and may include administrative, leadership and other roles. The overall distribution of such activities and allocation of responsibilities is determined by the Section Chief based on Section needs and faculty member skills, interests, appointments and funding, amongst other appropriate considerations.

Primary clinical assignments, currently encompassing inpatient Neurohospitalist and consultation service lines, are one week in duration and rotate weekly. The total number of clinical assignments per year is determined by the Section Chief, based upon individual and Section clinical FTE distributions. Presently, a 1.0 clinical FTE faculty member completes approximately twenty weeks of service yearly. Night-call responsibilities are restricted to clinical service weeks only. All clinical service assignments include the supervision and education of learners including fellows, residents, and medical students. Outpatient clinic-based duties are restricted to approximately one-half day per week during weeks not otherwise dedicated to inpatient clinical assignments.

Research, scholarship and educational activities derive from faculty members' interests. All faculty participate in academic endeavors, including the educational conferences, research and scholarly activities of the Section and the Department. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the Section and the Department is expected. The Section and the Department assist in developing individual, scholarly projects via access to and the assistance of the Department's well-established research support infrastructure, including highly efficient research coordinators.

Administrative responsibilities include data entry into hospital systems, participation in quality improvement efforts, committee work, and projects aimed at improving Section and Department missions. Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

The Neurohospitalist Section provides inpatient neurology care and inpatient neurology education at the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus. Neurohospitalist faculty contribute to multiple administrative, quality and leadership roles in the hospital system, Department, and School of Medicine. A diverse and supportive group of providers, the Neurohospitalist Section is one of the largest sections within the Department of Neurology and includes 10 physician faculty, five advanced practice providers, one neurohospitalist fellow, and professional support staff. The Neurohospitalist Section works in close collaboration with the Neurovascular Section, including supporting the education of two neurovascular fellows yearly.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor
MD or DO
Board-certified, or eligible for board certification, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration
Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary (most likely for virtual health services, such as telestroke).

Associate Professor
MD or DO
Board-certified, or eligible for board certification, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration
Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary (most likely for virtual health services, such as telestroke).
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine

Professor
MD or DO
Board-certified, or eligible for board certification, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration
Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary (most likely for virtual health services, such as telestroke).
Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Neurohospitalist fellowship training and/or neurohospitalist clinical expertise.
• Training and/or experience in clinical research and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• Completed fellowship training in an area of Neurology.
• Additional specialty/subspecialty board certifications/eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
• Patient privacy rights and patient safety.
• Empathetic to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a confidential and professional manner.
• Practices and follows good documentation processes.
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible

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: Neurology HR, Neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range

HIRING RANGE:
Assistant Professor: $310,000 to $315,000
Associate Professor: $312,000 to $318,000
Professor: $315,000 to $325,000