Open Rank - Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Radiology - Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Job Title:
Open Rank - Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Position #00828117 - Requisition #35172

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology at University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging. This is a full-time position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level.

Join the academic faculty as the Section Chief of the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention (MSK) section at the University of Colorado Department of Radiology. This leadership position involves overseeing the clinical, educational, and research missions of the MSK section. The Section Chief will assume a key leadership role in managing section operations, driving clinical excellence, promoting academic growth, and fostering collaboration across departments. Our clinical and research collaborations span nationally recognized practices in orthopedic and non-operative sports medicine, with imaging services for several Denver-area professional and collegiate teams. The section also collaborates with active limb restoration, spine surgery, rheumatology, oncology, pain management, and rehabilitation services, offering abundant clinical and research opportunities for the faculty.

Key Responsibilities
As Section Chief, you will:

• Lead and manage the MSK section, providing strategic vision, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, fellows, and staff.
• Oversee the clinical operations of the section, ensuring the highest standards of care in MSK imaging and intervention, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and radiographs.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Orthopedic Surgery, PM&R, and Sports Medicine to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
• Manage along with the MSK education lead with the section's education efforts, supporting two MSK fellows and teaching over 40 residents, fostering academic and career development.
• Participate in administrative decision-making, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to support the section's growth.
• Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and professional development of MSK faculty.

Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities
The Section Chief will participate in clinical duties, including:

• Subspecialty interpretation of MSK MRI, CT, ultrasound, and radiographs. Spine imaging interpretation will be shared with the Neuroradiology section.
• Performing standard interventional MSK procedures such as CT-guided and ultrasound-guided biopsy, spine injections, and joint injections/aspirations. Opportunities for advanced procedures, including kyphoplasty and tumor ablation, are available but not required.
• Weekend call duties shared by all section members, with MSK specialty-specific coverage.

The section employs two physician assistants who help manage the procedural workload and contribute to clinical practice efficiency. Faculty members have access to personal workstations for occasional work-from-home duties, with clinical responsibilities based primarily at the main hospital in Aurora.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit cuanschutz.edu.

The location of the Anschutz Medical Campus offers an excellent quality of life. Our collaborative MSK section continues to grow in response to increasing clinical volume, providing a supportive environment for professional development. Additional benefits to living in this vibrant, resourceful and culture-rich environment include excellent public-school systems, excellent employment opportunities, and easy access to natural beauty and various outdoor activities in the Rockies. Denverites enjoy an average of 300 sunny days annually, a semi-arid climate with low humidity and four distinct seasons.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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.

Work Location:

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

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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. 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.

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. Total career progression opportunity within ranks is dependent upon rank at entry.

Assistant Professor:

• Medical Degree or equivalent
• Colorado Medical License
• ABR certified or eligible
• Fellowship Training in Musculoskeletal Imaging

Preferred Qualifications: