Description

Denver Health, the premier teaching hospital and safety net institution for the city of Denver and entire Rocky Mountain region, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking diagnostic radiologists 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 or scholarship portfolio which may include clinical, health care delivery, and/or education research.

The department is currently seeking diagnostic radiologists with fellowship training in abdominal/body imaging, cardiothoracic imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, and/or emergency radiology!


Key position benefits:

• Academic trainee-driven environment – work with residents who triage phone calls and consults from technologists and referring providers.
• Work alongside subspecialty attendings with complementary training for all shifts.
• “Best in KLAS” PACS, Circle cvi42, PowerScribe One (with smart impression), and Epic EMR, all integrated. Epic secure chat approved for communication of critical results and other findings.
• Integrated Aidoc which triages/flags positive studies and provides confidence for negative studies.
• Substantial and competitive CME and benefits packages (see below).
• Highly supportive departmental and institutional leadership committed to individual career development on either clinical or academic promotion track.
• Opportunities for operational and academic leadership at the hospital or SOM for motivated candidates.

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 new 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 (CU SOM). 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 candidate being sought will participate primarily in the interpretation of outpatient, emergency, and inpatient radiology services, including MR, CT, US, radiography, and occasional fluoroscopy. 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. 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 values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with emergency medicine, trauma surgery, hospital medicine, cardiology, and other hospital-based specialties.


Reporting Structure

The radiologist will report to the Department Chair of Radiology with direct mentorship and supervision from the Chief of Body Imaging. The department benefits from excellent administrative support. Most radiology staff (technologists, radiology RNs, transporters, 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:

Education/Academic Credentials:

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

Experience:

• Candidates should be competent in all imaging modalities, including basic fluoroscopy (though uncommon and performed by a resident).
• The ideal candidate will be fellowship trained and competent in interpretating general ED studies in on-call environment, 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 your current CV and cover letter to:

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

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


All successfully received CVs and cover letters will receive an email confirmation.

References will be checked before selecting the final candidate, typically prior to arranging in-person interviews, and only after discussing the process 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.


Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of accredited residency programs and fellowships for specialists, or equivalent.
• Equivalent training for physicians who are not U.S. residency-trained.
• New finishing residents are generally not expected to be board-certified but should obtain board certification within a reasonable period, as determined by the Office of Medical Administration.

Experience: Requirements will be determined on a position-by-position basis.


Knowledge, Skills & 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 communication, 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.

Certificate/License/Registration:

Medical license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. BLS/CPR. ACLS, PALS, or NRP as outlined in HR Principles and Practices #2-110 Appendix, maintaining licensures, certifications, and registrations. All certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.


All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.