Hospital Dermatologist (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor)

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible dermatologist to join our expanding academic faculty as a hospital dermatologist. This clinical role focuses on inpatient dermatology consultative services (0.5 cFTE) and has the potential to also include outpatient dermatology clinics (up to 0.5 cFTE) with opportunities to define and develop a focused area of clinical interest or expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, and contribute to our mission of clinical excellence, education, and access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage inpatient dermatology consultations for hospitalized patients at the University of Colorado Hospital.
• Provide virtual consultations to hospitalized patients with complex dermatologic conditions at UCHealth affiliated hospital sites.
• Manage urgent dermatologic conditions in emergency department settings when consulted.
• Provide outpatient follow-up care for patients discharged from the hospital.
• Teach dermatology residents, fellows, and medical students
• Participate in departmental conferences and contribute to the academic environment through mentorship, scholarly activities, and quality improvement efforts.

 Position Highlights:

·       No nights or weekends.

·       Part-time (limited to in-patient services) or full-time (inclusive of outpatient services) role available.

·       Multi-disciplinary clinical operation with competitive compensation and attractive opportunity to earn incentives.

·       Loan repayment programs.

·       Highly competitive reimbursement rates.

·       Sign-on/relocation bonus available.

·       Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans.

·       Paid malpractice, licensure & DEA registration fees.

Career advancement and optimal work/life balance

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.

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 or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

●        MD/DO degree and 0-4 years of experience

●        Board Certification or Board Eligible in Dermatology

●        Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Colorado

Associate Professor:

●        MD/DO degree and 4+ years of experience

●        Board Certification or Board Eligible in Dermatology

●        Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Colorado 

Preferred Qualifications:

●        Experience or interest in complex medical/inpatient dermatology

●        Desire to build or grow a niche clinical practice

●        Interest in teaching and working in an academic setting

●        Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care and teamwork
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the clinic and Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations.