Medical Director of Autopsy Pathology, Medical Director of Decedent Affairs, and Perinatal Pathology - Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Pathology seeks a mid to senior level faculty member with at least three years of experience in academic practice to serve as Medical Director of Autopsy Pathology, Medical Director of Decedent Affairs, and a perinatal/placental pathologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. This individual will be a member of the Leadership Committee and will report directly to the Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology on operational matters of the autopsy service.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Perform medical autopsies and sign out perinatal/placental pathology in academic setting, inclusive of training residents and other healthcare professionals
• Work with faculty attending physicians to create faculty autopsy service schedule with weeks of service to be determined by Department for each faculty in coordination with the Directors of Surgical Pathology.
• Serve as an effective communicator, fostering collegiality amongst faculty, staff, and trainees. Promote medical and scientific excellence in autopsy and perinatal/placental pathology and compliance in decedent affairs.
• Follow weekly reporting of autopsy turnaround time and other quality measures, including timeliness of Preliminary Anatomic Diagnosis and Final Anatomic Diagnosis reports. Notify any faculty and Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology of failure by faculty to meet expectations and regulatory requirements.
• As Medical Director of Decedent Affairs, you will serve as an information conduit upwards to Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology and Chair and to University of Colorado Hospital administration on important issues that may be a threat or challenge to personal security, IT breach, the department, service, decedent and next of kin. Examples of issues that may arise include workplace or personnel issues, equipment maintenance, upgrades and safety, practice protocols and policies required for College of American Pathologists accredited medical autopsy programs, performance and productivity metric reviews and strategic planning.
• Facilitate College of American Pathologists inspection process.
• Provide high level guidance on rare issues that cannot be handled by others to departmental leadership, supervisor of the Decedent Affairs Office, University of Colorado Hospital administration, county coroners, hospital security, funeral home employees and others involved in decedent care and medical autopsy service.

Supervision of others

• Provide indirect supervision of medical autopsy and perinatal/placental pathology practice involving faculty, staff, and graduate medical education trainees and the associated Decedent Affairs employees (indirectly through their Supervisor) of the Department of Pathology. In this role you will report up through the Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology and Chair of the Department.
• Supervise the activities and scheduling of the hospital Decedent Affairs personnel, serve as Medical Director of University of Colorado Hospital Decedent Affairs services.
• Act as University of Colorado Hospital Autopsy Rotation director and provide resident orientation to the autopsy service and complete aggregated evaluations for residents.

Compliance and regulatory

• Promote compliance, quality, and adherence to regulatory details of these services by working through Anatomic Pathology Clinical Operations Director, administrative and supervisory staff and faculty, Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology, Chair of the Department of Pathology, and reporting officer of University of Colorado Hospital.
• Establish and seek to meet standards of practice based on regulatory and compliance expectations (College of American Pathologists, Food and Drug Administration, State of Colorado, County requirements, University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado and School of Medicine policies).

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse, and gender balanced, with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO
• Completion of US Residency in Anatomic Pathology
• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO
• Completion of US Residency in Anatomic Pathology
• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology
• 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology and medical autopsy

Professor:

• MD or DO
• Completion of US Residency in Anatomic Pathology
• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology
• 10 years of experience in anatomic pathology and medical autopsy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional subspecialty pathology training or extensive experience in perinatal/placental pathology, with board certification if applicable.

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: PathHR@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $220,000 to $260,000

Associate Professor: $250,000 to $290,000

Professor: $270,000 to $330,000

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.