CAP and CLIA Medical Director - Open Rank

Job Summary:

Nature of Work:

The Department of Pathology employs ~150 faculty, including 4.5 FTE pathologists at HRH. We seek an experienced anatomic and clinical pathologist (Instructor to Clinical Associate Professor), to lead other pathologists and serve as CLIA/CAP Medical Director of the HRH Laboratory. Candidates with high volume clinical experience of at least 5 years, experience in laboratory leadership, management, compliance, and strong communication/interpersonal skills will be favored. Candidates currently in private/community settings as well as AP/CP active academic positions are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to perform both high volume complex frozen sections and rapid on-site performance (of palpable lesions) as well as evaluation of fine needle aspirations, although other pathologists in the group are board certified in cytology and will oversee the Anatomic Pathology/Frozen section service. Faculty cover the practice Monday-Friday on site, as well as nights and weekends for emergencies and consultations. Three Pathologist Assistants (PAs) and one cytotechnologist are on site to assist with procedures. Gross examinations and sectioning of samples, frozen section processing are performed by experienced PAs under the supervision of a pathologist. Timely consultations with subspecialty experts at the University of Colorado are provided on an as needed basis. Immunohistochemical stains are performed on site with 24-hour turnaround time for most biopsy cases. Pathologists and the laboratory are backed up by subspecialty pathologists at UCH, connected by digital imaging as well as daily courier services.

Employment expectations:
Complex High Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Practice, Administrative/Leadership Service

This position requires day-to-day clinical, leadership and administrative duties in both anatomic and clinical pathology including:

• Oversight of quality assurance/quality management/quality improvement programs
• Advocate for appropriate laboratory test utilization and send-out testing orders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including maintenance of College of American Pathologists laboratory accreditation
• Policy and procedure review and appraisal
• Coordinated leadership/management with the Department of Pathology (Vice Chairs of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Chair),
• Coordinated leadership of Pathologists and clinical practice with HRH Technical Lab Director, HRH administration and the UCHealth Clinical Laboratory Service Line Committee, in regards to UCHealth system lab projects, clinical quality, productivity, financial metrics, billing, capital expenditure, and management
• Consult with HRH providers and patients, in regards to medical care, laboratory test selection and result interpretation.
• Independent case review and interpretation in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Review and sign-out of surgical pathology and cytology specimens
• Supervise PAs and cytotechnologist
• Consult with UCH pathologists as necessary for complex or non-routine cases. Depending on staffing and case complexity, provide authorization for send outs and specialized testing not available at HRH
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board conferences involving HRH patients.
• Participate in hospital committees as assigned.
• Work with hospital administration and the Department of Quality and Risk Management for continuous quality improvement.
  

Education and scholarly activities

• Resource for and oversight of laboratory staff training and educating HRH medical staff
• Continued education including attendance at national annual meetings, such as CAP and ASCP.
• Opportunities to participate in numerous academic conferences will be provided via digital, telephone and web-based technologies.
• Opportunities to participate in translational research, QI and QC programs of the department are envisioned.
• Opportunities to lecture to pathology residents if desired.

Academic Administrative Activities

• Participation in departmental, school, and professional committees is rare
• Participation in CU Medicine interdisciplinary and disciplinary clinical conferences related to pathology are rare but may be required in some subspecialty areas
• Teaching of residents and fellows at a distance is encouraged, rare and voluntary. Research and scholarship are not required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Active participation on the HRH Medical Executive Committee and Patient Safety and Quality Committee.
• Attend HRH medical staff meetings

Work Location:

In person - Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology provides extensive expertise in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology for the flagship hospital, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado as well as Highlands Ranch Hospital (HRH), in the UCHealth system. HRH opened in 2019 and is a rapidly growing, full-service hospital with 139 licensed beds in Fall 2023 featuring a birth center including C-section operating rooms and Level III NICU, an intensive care unit, numerous operating rooms, a Level III trauma center, emergency department, advanced cardiac services, and imaging center. Immediately adjacent to HRH is an affiliated 85,000-square-foot medical office building housing a two-story cancer center and medical offices. HRH partners with clinical faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and community physicians to provide medical care to the South Denver metro community. HRH has a College of American Pathologists accredited Laboratory, staffed by CU School of Medicine/Department of Pathology faculty physicians. Attending pathologists oversee or perform ~ 500,000 clinical and ~12,000 anatomic pathology tests annually, including ~500 frozen sections, ~9,000 surgical pathology and 1,200 cytology cases (including fine needle aspiration biopsies) per year. The HRH Laboratory performs low, medium and high complexity testing to support HRH patients and 12 affiliated outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and the Lone Tree Health Center. Our NAPBC accredited breast center and HRH's commitment to medical and surgical oncology care drive a high volume of cancer resection cases (higher than is typically seen in a community setting). HRH has a collegial atmosphere and Just Culture, where all are encouraged to participate in patient safety and quality improvement on a daily basis.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor minimum qualifications

• MD or DO degree, completed residency in pathology with board certification in both anatomic and clinical pathology. At least 5 years of experience practicing pathology full time as anatomic and clinical pathologist, preferably in complex community hospital (level 3 and above) or academic medical center. Candidates with subspecialty expertise garnered through fellowship or significant experience preferred.

Senior Instructor, minimum qualifications.

• MD or DO degree, completed residency in pathology with board certification in both anatomic and clinical pathology. At least 10 years of experience in complex hospital based setting, at least level 3, with managerial experience leading pathology group, medical staff and personnel. Candidates must also have subspecialty expertise in one or more areas of anatomic pathology garnered through fellowship or significant high volume high complexity practice.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fellowship sub-specialization and if relevant, additional board certifications beyond AP/CP
• Experience in laboratory leadership and oversight, laboratory accreditation reviews and quality/productivity analysis is preferred.

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 (only use if a cover letter is necessary)
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: Pamela.Yearous@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and will continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$400,000 - $510,000

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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

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@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

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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.