Diagnostic Radiology Physician

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Job Summary

Denver Health, the premier safety net institution for the city of Denver and entire Rocky Mountain region, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking an academic diagnostic radiologist at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, depending on level of experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical excellence, strong teaching abilities, and scholarly interests. Responsibilities for the role include clinical radiology practice; nurturing a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and participating in a research portfolio for the section including clinical, health care delivery, and/or education research.

The Organization

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides the full spectrum of medical services from primary to oncologic care. Serving one third of the city of Denver, as well as patients from outside Denver, Denver Health provides primary care services via a citywide network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a newly opened 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center. Inpatient services are housed in multiple campus buildings with 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds. Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay.

Denver Health's emergency medicine program is nationally renowned, with over 120,000 patient visits per year, and with a nationally recognized stand-alone emergency medicine residency. Denver Health's Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the world's leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, 2700 of whom are admitted, and many of whom arrive as transfers from any one of 60 regional hospitals. The trauma service is extraordinarily academically productive with millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD). The seminal text "Trauma" was authored by Denver Health faculty.

Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. All faculty at Denver Health have CU SOM appointments and are valued participants in a variety of educational, research, and clinical collaborations. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, CU SOM, and other affiliate institutions.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will participate in the delivery of outpatient and inpatient services, including MR, CT, radiography, and basic procedures such as GI fluoroscopy, lumbar puncture. Given the volume and strength of the ED and trauma service at Denver Health, there is an emphasis on providing advanced, cutting edge, and highly collaborative care in the acute setting. Most of the imaging volume, however, is outpatient with Denver Health providing a full gamut of ambulatory imaging services. In addition to the imaging services currently offered, Denver Health seeks to continuously improve and innovate.

Denver Health radiologists participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology and IR/DR residents, and fellows. There is a strong desire to continue to expand our educational offerings; the department currently supports 10 radiology residents, 1 neuroradiology fellow, and 1 breast imaging fellow.

The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with medical-surgical subspecialties, internal medicine, and emergency medicine.

Reporting Structure

The radiologist will report to the Department Chair of Radiology, with direct supervision from Chiefs of neuroradiology, body imaging, and IR. The department benefits from excellent administrative support. All radiology staff (technologists, radiology RNs, transporters, clerks, etc.) report within the department, not to an external hierarchy, so there is alignment of staff and faculty towards the goals of the department.

Candidate Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in neuroradiology preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado.
• New graduates and experienced radiologists are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Candidates should be competent in all modalities of diagnostic radiology, and ideally have experience in basic procedures including GI fluoroscopy, lumbar puncture, and basic interventional procedures. Opportunities to perform advanced spine and IR intervention also exist.
• Candidates should be competent in interpretating all ED studies on call, including radiography, CT, US, and MRI modalities.
• Prior record of academic or educational scholarship is preferred.
• Experience in teaching students and/or trainees is preferred.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits

Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, a 457(b) retirement savings program, and employer matching contributions (9.5%). Full details are available online and from human resources.

Dedicated academic funds cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs are provided.

Procedure for Candidacy

All candidates will need to submit an application through the Denver Health HR website or candidates can email a cover letter and CV. If emailing, please send current CV and cover letter to:

Ashesh Thaker, M.D., Interim Chair of Radiology, ashesh.thaker@dhha.org and

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment, aaron.ortiz@dhha.org.

All successful received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation.

References will be checked before selecting a final candidate, though reference checking occurs later in the process and will proceed after discussing with the candidate(s) first.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Essential Functions:

• Review and interprete medical images to determine patient status and future medical care (20%)
• Determine exact images required for diagnosis and delivering orders to Radiological Technicians (20%)
• Administer trace amounts of radioactive substances to create and enhance diagnostic images (10%)
• Perform minimally invasive surgical techniques such as embolization, angioplasty and ablation with image guidance (10%)
• Work with Primary Care Doctors, Nurses and Radiology Technicians to administer treatment and manage pain (10%)
• Monitor patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary (10%)
• Create a radiation treatment plan for patients with cancer (10%)
• Manage radiation side effects in cancer patients (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school of medicine Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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 values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.