Job Summary

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado is seeking a board certified/board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Sports Medicine Surgery to be based in the South Denver Metro, Highlands Ranch, CO area. All candidates must have completed a 5-year residency and a one-year fellowship, have an interest in developing a clinical practice, interest in research endeavors, and participate in our resident/fellowship education program.

The primary responsibility will be as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. Clinical responsibilities include actively participating in the continued growth of the Sports Medicine programs at the University of Colorado. The candidate will provide services in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Teaching responsibilities include participating in the education of Orthopedic fellows, residents, and medical students.

As an academic institution with a promotional track, candidates will have to display a record of active research endeavors. Research Responsibilities integral to this position include active participation in research activities within the Sports Medicine program, and the personal development of focused clinical and/or basic science research activities parallel to their clinical practice. The applicant must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment. Alternatively, the candidate may choose a clinical track. This track does not have a research requirement but is not tenure eligible. All other rights and privileges are the same in both tracks.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the level of expertise and academic credentials and will be closely linked with income generated.

Key Responsibilities

Provides pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.
Duties may include inpatient care, consultation and coverage in the emergency room.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.
Participates in on-call coverage of Highlands Ranch Hospital for orthopedic surgery as part of the orthopedic group practice. This will include jointly covering all on-call days as needed with the group practice, emergent treatment as appropriate and admitting/temporizing patients as medically appropriate.
Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, mid-level students and other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Participate (attend, give talks, help organize) in educational programs including weekly academic conferences, journal clubs, etc.
Will assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.
Develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
Gives power point and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings.
Proficient in documentation and use of the current electronic medical record programs and maintains timely documentation at or above hospital set standards.

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