Pediatric Cardiologist - Open Rank

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Department: Pediatrics - Cardiology
• Job Title: Pediatric Cardiologist
• Position #: 00670105 – Requisition:37634

Job Summary

The Cardiologist will perform general outpatient cardiology duties and may be expected to participate in inpatient cardiology care and consultation as well as Community education and networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient cardiology clinic ~8 sessions per week in the NOC and outreach sites
• 12 Saturday clinics per year (1 clinic session or 0.5 day clinic)
• ~2 weeknights of cardiology call per month
• Shared outpatient daytime call (City Team)

Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado and NOC/regional locations.

Why Join Us

As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterization every year since 2017.

Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation.

The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

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%25 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.

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:

Assistant Professor

• Doctorate degree (MD or DO)
• Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Ability to obtain CO medical license
• DEA certificate
• 0-6 years of clinical experience, interest in pursuing academic promotion

Associate Professor

• Doctorate degree (MD or DO)
• Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Ability to obtain CO medical license
• DEA certificate
• 6 or more years of clinical experience
• Prior experience with program development, teaching or research
• Examples of scholarship

Professor

• Doctorate degree (MD or DO)
• Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Ability to obtain CO medical license
• DEA certificate
• 10 or more years of clinical experience
• Proven experience with program development, teaching or research
• Distinguished scholarship

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology
• Prior experience in outpatient cardiology including outreach

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be flexible
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to multitask

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 cu.edu. Questions should be directed to: Nicole Aviles, nicole.aviles@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications

Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 12/30/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

• The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
• Assistant Professor: $240,000-$254,886
• Associate Professor: $293,814-314,752
• Professor: $364,300-$391,436

The above 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.

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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.