Section Chief: Interventional Pain Management

Job Summary:

The Chief of Interventional Pain Management at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will provide oversight for the faculty in the Interventional Pain Management Clinic. The Interventional Pain Management Chief will serve as a resource for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. The Interventional Pain Management Chief has the overall responsibility to provide operational oversight of the activities of the Interventional Pain Management Clinic for the Department of Anesthesiology and is responsible for fostering and leading the mission to create a nationally recognized Pain Management Center.

The selected individual must maintain a full-time faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. An MD or DO is required. In their faculty position, the individual must continue their clinical duties, which includes supervision of various trainees and learners in a clinical setting. Additionally, the faculty member is expected to maintain his or her academic productivity and scholarship activities.

Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to this role and may change as the demands of the position change. The Interventional Pain Management Chief is a leadership role in the department with a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Manage the operations of the Interventional Pain Management Clinic for the Department of Anesthesiology in UCH Denver Metro region to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of clinical care. Assume responsibility for providing clinical services and operational oversight using an inter-disciplinary approach.

• Create the Interventional Pain Management Clinic physician call schedule and oversee resident and fellow clinical schedule in concert with the Pain Fellowship Director, Anesthesiology Residency Director, and Anesthesiology Chief Residents.

• Provide leadership in developing innovative approaches to teaching or mentoring, learner assessment, application of new educational modalities or models, and curriculum development.
• Manage learners that come through the clinic within the School of Medicine residency and fellowship programs and ensure that they receive a high standard of education.
• Manage the overall operations of the Interventional Pain Management Clinic to provide quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner. Ensure appropriate interventional pain management coverage at University of Colorado Hospital and any additional contracted sites.
• Provide fiscal and operational management of the clinic including strategies for growth
• Develop and implement operational strategies that will meet the identified objectives of the Interventional Pain Management Clinic and mission of the University of Colorado and any other contracted sites of care. Interface effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals to resolve operational concerns or patient satisfaction issues.
• Play a leadership role in developing inter- and intradepartmental collaborations that are designed to enhance the prestige and credibility of the Pain Clinic (clinically, administratively, educationally, and/or research-oriented).
• Collaborate with our Acute Pain Service Team to consult on chronic pain patients as necessary.
• Enhance collaboration with Palliative Care by increasing the Clinic's presence with palliative care patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain good communication among families, primary care providers, and other referral services.
• Establish quality standards for the Section with input from appropriate physicians. Monitor the overall quality of the Interventional Pain Management Clinic to reduce any inefficiencies, coverage problems, and response time, thus providing improved patient care.

• Model appropriate judgment in managing operational situations and communicate concerns to department leadership using established chain of command. This includes:
  • Modeling effective leadership and serving as a resource to staff for problem solving.
  • Assessing Interventional Pain Management Clinic needs and communicating these to departmental leadership, including increases in staffing, equipment, or other resources.
• Increase the number of peer-reviewed publications produced by the Pain Clinic annually.
• Review and respond to quality improvement and risk management events that are reported through the RL system regarding Interventional Pain Management Clinic staff and/or operations.
• Review missing documentation and billing issues for the Interventional Pain Management Clinic.

• Facilitate change to meet organizational goals within the Interventional Pain Management Clinic. Help implement strategies to reduce costs and increase patient satisfaction.
• Manage faculty and staff of the pain management clinic, including involvement with faculty recruitment and development. Provide ongoing faculty development for all members of the section.

The Chief of Interventional Pain Management Clinic is an "at-will" position that can be changed at any time based on performance of specified duties.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. These campuses currently have over $757million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America's most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

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
• 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.

Assistant Professor:

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Management
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
• Minimum of five years' experience in Chronic Pain Management

Associate Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Management
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
• Minimum of five years' experience in Chronic Pain Management

* Must meet the SOM's requirements for Associate Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate's title will be designated "Visiting," and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the "visiting" designation.

Professor

• Completion of a recognized ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Management
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Currently appointed or able to be appointed to the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty
• Minimum of five years' experience in Chronic Pain Management

* Must meet the SOM's requirements for Professor rank. If hired at the rank of Professor, the candidate's title will be designated "Visiting," and the candidate will be required to submit their dossier through the promotions process in order to remove the "visiting" designation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Professor or Professor preferred, alternatively at least 5 years attending experience and on track for promotion
• Previous leadership role and/or demonstrated interest in leadership endeavors
• Strong candidates will have at least six or more years of demonstrated experience and success leading an Interventional Pain Management Clinic.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Chronic Pain Management, including surgical procedures and experience in teaching Chronic Pain Management including procedures for the management of Chronic Pain
• Excellent communication skills

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: David Feenstra; David.Feenstra@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

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

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $330,165

Associate Professor: $337,928

Professor: $345,690

The annual stipend for the Chief of Interventional Pain Management has been established at $15,000. There is no protected time provided for serving in this capacity.

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.