Denver Health Medical Center Looking for NEONATOLOGIST at Denver, Colorado Full Time

Job Summary

Discover why our team of healthcare professionals are thriving at Denver Health, by reimaging your career at a place dedicated to providing care for all, regardless of ability to pay.  Located in thriving Denver, CO minutes away from mountain trails and 90 minutes away from world class skiing, Denver Health is ideally situated to provide an unparalleled bled of culture and recreational opportunities. 

Denver Health Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Neonatologist. The successful candidate will be joining a group of four neonatologists. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Denver Health is a Level III NICU with 24 beds, an average of 325 admissions each year, and an average daily census of 17. Denver Health delivers more than 3,300 babies each year and has a Level I/II nursery operated by Pediatricians and Neonatologists. Denver Health also has a large pediatric inpatient unit and a thriving Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with pediatric intensivists. 

The NICU is supported by four maternal-fetal medicine specialists and a full complement of on-site pediatric subspecialists including surgery, neurosurgery, radiology, anesthesia, and neurology. NICU staff provide clinical services including mechanical ventilation, HFOV, total body cooling, and 24hr video EEG monitoring. 

About Denver Health:

Denver Health is a physician-led, nonprofit, academic healthcare system dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The patient population includes more than 67,000 children and serves more than 170,000 individuals every year. Denver Health also serves as the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center and is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Denver Health is affiliated with Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, making it an important teaching site for pediatric residents and medical students. All Denver Health providers have faculty appointments at the University. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience (preferred not required) and demonstrate commitment to both excellent patient care and clinical education. We have ample opportunities to lecture, perform research, initiate quality improvement projects, and also to collaborate with our local neonatal colleagues. The successful candidate will also have mentoring responsibilities for junior faculty. DHMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity hiring. Employment at DHMC is suitable for J-1 waiver requirements.

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. 2. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. 3. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. 4. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. 5. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. 6. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. 7. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. 8. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 9. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Education 

• Doctorate Degree (Required) 1. Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and accredited fellowship in neonatology. 2. Board eligible or board certified.

Credentials 

• Physician (Required)

Location
Main Campus – Pavilion C

Work Type
Part time  

Pay Range

$220,667 – 279,000

Applicants can apply online or submit CV to: 
Aaron Ortiz, Manager Provider Recruitment 
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All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is 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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