Addiction Medicine Physician – CeDAR Open Rank - Adjoint Senior Instructor, Adjoint Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz

School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Addiction Medicine Physician – CeDAR Open Rank- Adjoint Senior Instructor, Adjoint Assistant Professor

Position # Requisition # 40597

Job Summary:

The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as anaddiction medicine provider on the inpatient unit at Center forDependency, Addiction & Rehabilitation (CeDAR) and affiliatedprograms within the University of Colorado Health system, providinghigh quality medical care and supervising fellows, residents andstudents as needed. This position is based at CeDAR, which is aleading residential addiction treatment center specializing inpatients dealing with dual substance use disorders and mentalhealth disorders.

TOTAL FTE COMMITMENT:

.25 FTE.

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but arenot limited to:

Clinical Care

• Provide full scope of inpatient addiction medicine care, with aprimary focus on medically supervised withdrawal management,initiation and continuation of medications for substance usedisorders, and stabilization during early recovery.
• Complete comprehensive medical intakes for all new admissions toCeDAR including:
  • Evaluation and management of acute withdrawal syndromes
  • Assessment and treatment of chronic medical conditions
  • Identification and management of new or evolving acute medicalcomplaints
  • Determination of need for transfer to higher levels of medicalcare when indicated
• Conduct daily inpatient rounds for withdrawal management andstabilization of patients, adjusting treatment plans based onclinical course and interdisciplinary input.
• Perform pre-admission chart reviews to assess medicalappropriateness and level-of-care suitability for prospective CeDARadmissions
• Participate in discussions with hospital-based providers toevaluate and coordinate transfers of medically appropriate patientsfrom actue care setting to CeDAR
• Collaborate closely with nursing, behavioral health, casemanagement, and recovery services to ensure integrated,patient-centered care.
• Supervise or assist in supervision of advanced practice providers(APPs) at CeDAR.
• Supervise medical students, residents, fellows and otherhealthcare learners.
• Assist in other supervision / administrative functions relatingto a variety of addiction treatment service settings includingintegrated inpatient consult and ambulatory primary care settings,as directed by CeDAR Addiction Medicine Program Director.
• Provide weekend coverage as required.

Teaching and Mentoring

• Provide education to fellows, residents and medical studentsduring their rotations/programs.
• Supervise learners within the CeDAR American Board of AddictionMedicine (ABAM) fellowship training program in collaboration withthe Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry Graduate MedicalEducation Programs.
• Under the direction of the Director of the ABAM Fellowshipprogram, assure supervision meets all requirements of ABAM.

Administrative/Professional Development

• Maintains eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in field, bothacademically and through applied skill.
• Participate in scholarly activity.
• Accepts other responsibilities specifically assigned by the Medical Director.
• Attends and presents at conferences, meetings and trainings inorder to maintain certification and enhance professional skills;participates in faculty development activities.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine(DFM) which is dedicated to "helping people be healthier"by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in thefield of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve.The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, eachwith specific goals:

• Patient Care: Provide outstanding Family Medicine to everypatient.
• Research: Create and disseminate new knowledge.
• Training: Train a future integrated, Family Medicineworkforce.
• Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with communityengagement and advocacy.
• Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable departmentculture

Minimum Qualifications:

Adjoint Senior Instructor

• Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
• Completed fellowship from an ACGME accredited addiction medicineprogram.
• Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEACertificate.
• SAMHSA Data 2000 Buprenorphine Waiver.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in an appropriate medicalspecialty.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Addiction Medicine.
• Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPIManaged Care.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching students and/orresidents.

Adjoint Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
• Completed fellowship from an ACGME accredited addiction medicineprogram.
• Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEACertificate.
• SAMHSA Data 2000 Buprenorphine Waiver.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in an appropriate medicalspecialty.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Addiction Medicine.
• Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPIManaged Care.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching students and/orresidents.

Preferred Qualifications (all Ranks)

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Primary Medicine BoardCertification
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Addiction Medicine
• Experience in an integrated practice environment.
• Experience or interest in education and research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (all Ranks)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith CeDAR, Department of Family Medicine and Department ofPsychiatry faculty and staff.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain awell-organized work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team andindependently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different worksituations..
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Ability to meet CeDAR-specific competencies andexpectations.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Adjoint Senior Instructor Hiring Range: $56,250- $58,750

Adjoint Assistant Professor Hiring Range: $56,250- $58,750

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty andtraining.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state and local lawsgoverning non-discrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

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Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.