Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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$ 422500 - 511100
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Department
RadiologistsJob 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 Colorados 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 schoolbased health clinics and a newly opened 7story 293000 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 Healths emergency medicine program is nationally renowned with over 120000 patient visits per year and with a nationally recognized standalone emergency medicine residency. Denver Healths Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the worlds leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18000 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 patientcentered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with medicalsurgical 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 and
Aaron Ortiz Manager of Provider Recruitment .
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:
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required
- 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.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$422500.00 $511100.00 / yrBenefits
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
