Section Head, Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography

Job Description & Requirements
Section Head, Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ - $

A mid-career, non-invasive cardiologist with advanced cardiac imaging training will serve as the University of Colorado Section Head for Cardiac Imaging, overseeing echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, and nuclear cardiology. This academic leadership role is based at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the state’s only academic medical center, and focuses on advancing a high-impact multimodality imaging program.

The position includes leadership across clinical care, research, and education, with opportunities for program development, faculty mentorship, and academic growth. Efforts are supported by a $30 million philanthropic investment to establish CU Anschutz as a national leader in advanced cardiac imaging.

Opportunity Highlights

• Approximately 60% clinical / 40% administrative, teaching, and research, flexible based on candidate interests
• Lead and oversee a multimodality cardiac imaging program (echo, nuclear, CT, MRI) in collaboration with Radiology (for CT, MRI); supervise sub-directors and report to the Division Head
• Expand cardiac imaging research, faculty, and training programs, supported by a $30M programmatic investment
• Serve as the liaison between Cardiology and UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital, the #1 hospital in Colorado
• Employed by the University of Colorado with strong benefits and access to the nationally ranked CU Anschutz Medical Campus

About the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

UCHealth’s University of Colorado Hospital is the largest hospital in the Mountain West, the region's leading specialty care and referral center, and it is ranked as the #1 hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report. UCHealth now includes 15 hospitals, over 100 clinics, and is the largest healthcare system in the State of Colorado.

Community Information — Live in Highly Desirable Denver

Nestled in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain region, Colorado's capital city and surrounding area offer inviting communities with family-friendly events and incredible scenery. Denver has an overall grade of A-, is one of the best places to live in Colorado, and is one of the best cities for young professionals in America (Niche).

• Denver is a?Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
• Colorado is ranked a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)
• Breathtaking views of the Front Range Rockies
• Enjoy nearly 300 days of sunshine with average temperatures of 80-90 degrees in the summer
• World-renowned skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, boating, and countless other outdoor activities to keep you busy year-round
• Top-notch public school system, as well as private and parochial options
• Unlimited housing options from most modern apartments and condos to new housing developments, country club housing, and so much more

Facility Location
One of the largest suburbs in the Denver metropolitan area, Aurora offers easy access to all that the Mile-High City has to offer—stunning mountain vistas, fine dining and shopping, professional sporting events, and world-class entertainment. This suburban outpost sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is home to a major air force base, acclaimed school systems, and the University of Colorado Hospital.
Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.