Urogynecologist

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Job Summary

The Department of OB/GYN at Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) seeks an enthusiastic and skilled Urogynecologist to join the OBGYN Urogynecology Division. The role involves providing clinical expertise and evidencebased highquality care surgical mentorship to junior faculty contributing to research endeavors fostering education for medical students resident physicians and other learners in a collaborative environment. We seek candidates whose clinical experience dedication to teaching interest in research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

About the OB/GYN department: DHMC is a teaching hospital located in the heart of Denver. It is a 525 bed hospital with Trauma 1 level designation and level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The department of OB/GYN provides full scope obstetric and gynecologic care through a collaborative integrated service model working with OB/GYN physicians subspecialists certified nurse midwives and Family Medicine physicians. We deliver approximately 4000 patients per year which is nearly half of all births in the city of Denver. The GYN service provides comprehensive care performing over 1300 inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures per year. We serve a diverse patient population where most of our patients identify as Hispanic/Latina and our patients speak over 23 different languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead urogynecologic care within the OB/GYN Department at Denver Healthunder the guidance of departmental leadership.
• Collaborate with OB/GYN leaders to enhance patient access improve surgical care and advance clinical research.
• Direct clinical services professional performance and physician practice within the Urogynecology Division.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders such as interventional radiology and urology teams to enhance multidisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain standards of excellence in urogynecology ensuring adherence to performance metrics patient safety protocols and clinical outcome assessments.
• Promote research scholarly activities and teaching initiatives within the Division emphasizingmedical student and resident education.
• Maintain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine fostering collaboration and crosscoverage within an academic setting.
  

Academic affiliation and medical education: DHMC serves as one of the three clinical sites for the highly competitive University of Colorado OB/GYN residency program which trains 9 residents per year. In addition DHMC is the clinical site for many medical programs including the University of Colorado School of Medicine Nursing Pharmacy emergency medical services and others. DHMC is formally affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine where all faculty have fulltime academic appointments.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an OB/GYN Accredited Residency Program and relevant Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship.
• Board certification/board eligibility in OBGYN.
• Medical license to practice in the State of Colorado.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in an inclusive environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including up to 27 paid days off per year retirement plan contributions medical plans tuition reimbursement childcare discount programs and more.
• Opportunities for professional development career advancement and participation in clinical advancement programs.
• Active participation in resident and medical student education.
• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene vibrant neighborhoods natural beauty and 300 days of sunshine per year.

Interested applicants should apply online and may submit CV to:

Aaron Ortiz Manager of Provider Recruitment

Denver Health Medical Center

Essential Functions:

• Collect record and maintain patient information such as medical histories reports or examination results. 25
• Treat diseaes of female organs.
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• Care for and treat women during prenatal natal and postnatal periods.
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• Prescribe or administer therapy medication and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness disease or injury.
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• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as n eeded to preserv patients health and deliver babies safely.
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• Participate in or support education and research.
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Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school Required

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year Directly related experience

Licenses:

• MDPhysician 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)

• Onsite 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 safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.