Interventional Pulmonology Physician - Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine – Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care
Medicine

Job Title: Interventional Pulmonology Physician - Open
Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Position #00827032 – Requisition #41551

Job Summary:

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at
the University of Colorado School of Medicine has multiple openings
for highly motivated physicians to join the Interventional
Pulmonology Program within the Center for Lungs and Breathing at
the University of Colorado Hospital. This full-time faculty
position will include an academic appointment at the University of
Colorado School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

The Division supports a regionally and nationally recognized
referral center providing comprehensive care for patients with
complex pulmonary disease, thoracic malignancies, and advanced
airway and pleural disorders. The successful candidate will join a
growing, comprehensive Interventional Pulmonology program committed
to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through advanced
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, multidisciplinary
collaboration, clinical innovation, education, and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive, evidence-based

care for patients with conditions requiring interventional
pulmonary evaluation and management, including pulmonary nodules,
thoracic malignancies, complex airway disorders, emphysema, and
pleural disease.

• Advanced Procedural Services: Perform diagnostic and

therapeutic interventional pulmonary procedures, including flexible
and rigid bronchoscopy, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, EBUS, airway
dilation, tumor ablation and debulking, airway stenting, and
pleural interventions.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate actively in

multidisciplinary lung nodule conferences, thoracic oncology tumor
boards, and other collaborative clinical programs to facilitate
timely diagnosis and treatment.

• Longitudinal Patient Management: Provide comprehensive

pre-procedural evaluation, procedural care, and post-procedural
follow-up, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication
with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

• Program Development: Contribute to the continued growth

of the Interventional Pulmonology Program, including expansion of
advanced procedural capabilities, development of outpatient
clinical services, and implementation of efficient diagnostic and
therapeutic pathways.

• Quality Improvement: Participate in initiatives to

improve patient safety, procedural quality, clinical outcomes, and
access to care, with particular emphasis on reducing time from
referral or pulmonary nodule detection to definitive diagnosis and
treatment.

• Education and Mentorship: Participate in the clinical

education and mentorship of medical students, residents, pulmonary
and critical care fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to the development of an Interventional Pulmonology
fellowship training program.

• Research and Innovation: Engage in scholarly activities,

clinical research, and evaluation of emerging interventional
pulmonary technologies, with opportunities to participate in
clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care
Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences
and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over
140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of
Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver
Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal
discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here
in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung
disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our
former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine,
including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American
Thoracic Society Presidents.

We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training
program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained
growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and
there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We
have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while
retaining many of our former trainees.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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 $757 million in research grants. For more information,
visit www.cuanschutz.edu
.

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 (based on percentage of

time)

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected
candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that
corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty
tracks at the
Office for Faculty Affairs .

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on
the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in
teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We
welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments
and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of
their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the

Office for Faculty Affairs .

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Completion of advanced fellowship training in Interventional

Pulmonology.

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Board certification or eligibility in Interventional

Pulmonology through the American Association for Bronchology and
Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).

• Eligibility for an unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at

the Assistant Professor level in the School of Medicine

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Completion of advanced fellowship training in Interventional

Pulmonology.

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Board certification or eligibility in Interventional

Pulmonology through the American Association for Bronchology and
Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).

• Eligibility for an unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at

the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine

Professor:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Completion of advanced fellowship training in Interventional

Pulmonology.

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and

Critical Care Medicine.

• Board certification or eligibility in Interventional

Pulmonology through the American Association for Bronchology and
Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).

• Eligibility for an unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at

the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in academic program development, including the

expansion of clinical services, development of educational
programs, and advancement of clinical research.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring

medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Interest in clinical research, emerging technologies, and

innovation in Interventional Pulmonology.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across

specialties and contribute to multidisciplinary clinical
programs.

• Interest in quality improvement, clinical operations, and

development of efficient patient care pathways.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent procedural IP skills
• Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical

operations and procedures

• Ability to work independently, as well as serving as a team

member

• Skilled in the use of an EMR for patient charting and all

standard office software

• Ability to develop collaborative or independent research

projects

• Ability to provide educational knowledge and skills to various

learners

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: Marci Terrell at
marci.terrell@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions 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(s) 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: $95,256 to $275,000

Associate Professor: $112,260 to $300,000

Professor: $141,888 to $350,000

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 .