University of Colorado

Open Rank, Open Track - Division Chief of Interventional Radiology

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD or DO from accredited institution; Colorado Medical License at hire
  • ABR certification and subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology
  • Experience in clinical operations, education, and research; proven academic achievement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; prior leadership experience
  • Nationally recognized reputation in Interventional Radiology and demonstrated clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the IR Division, providing strategic vision and mentorship.
  • Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high standards of care in interventional radiology and vascular imaging.
  • Collaborate with departments to enhance interdisciplinary patient care.
  • Guide the educational mission, training independent and integrated residents as well as DR residents.
  • Participate in budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation decisions.
  • Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development of IR faculty.
  • Serve as the UCHealth Clinical Director of Interventional Radiology.

Benefits

  • Administrative support provided for leadership role.
  • Access to personal workstations for occasional remote work.
  • Opportunity to engage in diverse clinical responsibilities across multiple sites.
Full Job Description
Department: Radiology

Job Title: Open Rank, Open Track - Division Chief of Interventional Radiology



Job Summary:

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

This leadership position involves overseeing the clinical, educational, and research missions of the IR Division. The Division Chief will assume a key leadership role in managing Division operations, driving clinical excellence, promoting academic growth, and fostering collaboration across departments.

This position is at least a 0.40 FTE, reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Radiology, and serves as a member of the Department's senior leadership team. Administrative support will be provided for the role.

The IR Division is comprised of 14 attending faculty, 11 APPs, and thriving integrated and independent residencies. IR covers an 893-bed tertiary academic hospital, an actively expanding 147-bed community hospital, a dialysis-focused ASC, and an OBL.

The IR Division at UCH is located within the Heart and Vascular Center, which is comprised of 16 procedural suites, a 38 bay pre/post procedural area, and a 40-room ambulatory clinic. Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Pulmonology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, and IR are centered in the HVC.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and execute a strategic vision for the Division, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, expand high-quality clinical programs, advance quality, safety, and operational performance, strengthen educational programs, and promote research.

Key Responsibilities:

As Division Chief, you will:

  • Lead and manage the IR Division, providing strategic vision, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, fellows, and staff.
  • Oversee the clinical operations of the Division, ensuring the highest standards of care in IR clinical and procedural care, and vascular imaging.
  • Collaborate with other departments to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
  • Partner with the IR education leadership team to oversee the Division's educational mission, including the training and professional development of IR/DR Independent Residents (2/year), IR Integrated Residents (4/year with additional military match), and DR residents (38).
  • Participate in administrative decision-making, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to support the Division's growth.
  • Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and professional development of IR faculty.
  • Serve as UCHealth Clinical Director of Interventional Radiology, partnering with hospital and health-system leadership.


Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities

The Division Chief will participate in clinical duties, including:

  • Maintaining an active clinical practice in IR and vascular imaging
  • Weekend IR call duties shared equally by all Division faculty, with IR specialty-specific coverage


Faculty members have access to personal workstations for occasional work-from-home duties, with clinical responsibilities based primarily at the main hospital in Aurora. The Division Chief will provide clinical and operational leadership across the Division's hospital-based and ambulatory sites, including the University of Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, CU Ridgeline OBL, and the Lowry ASC.

Work Location:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Professor/Professor:

  • Licensed MD or DO from accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate
  • Colorado Medical License at time of hire
  • ABR certified
  • Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in clinical operations, education, research, proven record of academic achievement
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Prior leadership roles at local and national levels
  • National reputation in Interventional Radiology


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated clinical expertise across the breadth of contemporary IR, with competence in vascular imaging interpretation appropriate to the Division's clinical practice.


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.

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.

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 addre

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Drue Wagenschutz ([email protected])

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $550,000 - $700,000

Professor: $550,000 - $700,000

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

About University of Colorado

The University of Colorado is a public research university system with four campuses in Colorado: Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The University of Colorado was founded in 1876 and is the flagship institution of the University of Colorado system. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The University of Colorado is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1: Doctoral University ? Very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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