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Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Employer
Denver Health
Location
Denver, CO
Closing date
Mar 20, 2023

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Specialty / Focus
Critical Care
Position Type
Physician
Practice Setting
Other
Hours
Full-Time
Pulmonary Critical Care Physician (Job ID13087)

The Section of Pulmonary and Critical care and the Department of Medicine, at Denver Health is recruiting an energetic and talented pulmonary and critical care physician to join our diverse and accomplished community academic program.Denver Health is a nationally recognized model for academic community medicine, integration of a safety-net acute-care hospital, a network of community health centers, a city and county public health department, and a regional poison center. Additionally, Denver Health is the major academic affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Pulmonary and Critical care faculty are full and active members of the broader nationally ranked Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care medicine based at U. of Colorado, Anschutz campus and National Jewish Medical Center and participate in clinical care, funded research and teaching of medicine residents and sub-specialty fellowship trainees.
Job Summary
Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury and/or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Surgeons specialize in the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity through operations. Documents all services in patient medical record. Serves as faculty members of the University of Colorado, School of Medicine.
Other physicians and surgeons at Denver Health work in a number of other medical and surgical specialists, including allergists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, emergency medicine physicians, endocrinologists, endoscopy, gastroenterologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, neurologist, obstetrics/gynecologist, oncologists, ophthalmologists, orthopedic surgeons, otolaryngologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, podiatrists, psychiatrists, radiologists, rehabilitative medicine, rheumatologists, trauma surgeons, and urologists.
Qualified applicants are board certified/board eligible in Pulmonary and/or Critical Care Medicine who possess outstanding clinic, technical and interpersonal skills. Experience including federal-level funding in clinical, health-services, epidemiological and data-sciences research is desirable.

Benefits of practicing for Denver Health include:
*Competitive salary/benefits
*Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year
Denver Health provides Level I care for all, regardless of ability to pay and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is Colorado's leading provider of undeserved care.
Responsibilities
1.Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine serve as teachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health and provide education for post graduate medical trainees.
2.Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine; 2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access; 4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service; and 5) participate in or support education and research.
3.Collaborate on Care Delivery by 1) including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treat all members with respect; 3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals.
4.Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
5.Take Ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality; 2) work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.

6.Quality Metrics.1) Focus on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) Change by embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service and organizational efficiency.
Computers and Technology
1.Computer skills required.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration
Medical license to practice in State of Colorado
Location
Main Campus - Pavilion A
Shift
Varies

Work Type
Full time

Work Type
Full time

Pay Range
Minimum:273,253.00
Midpoint: 301,944.00
Maximum: 346,076.00
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Healthis an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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