Trauma Surgery Physician
Trauma Surgery Physician
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$ 410300 - 518800
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Job Description
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Department
General & Trauma SurgeonsDenver Health is recruiting a Trauma Surgeon to join our team! The Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health is an internationally renowned American College of Surgeons Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center with over 3000 patient evaluations annually. Among other services the trauma center specializes in chest wall reconstruction retrograde balloon occlusion of the aorta and extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation. The Trauma Center is actively engaged in a number of research projects and publishes over 200 peer reviewed articles annually. Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses prescribe and administer treatment and maintain appropriate follow up for people suffering from traumatic injury and/or disease. Physician will examine patients obtain medical histories and order perform and interpret diagnostic tests. Surgeons specialize in the treatment of injury disease and deformity through operations. This position is associated with a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
The Denver Health Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a twenty-three-bed intensive care unit staffed by surgeons who are board certified in surgical critical care. Patient acuity is high and involves derangement of multiple organ system simultaneously. Attending on both trauma and SICU services involves serving as faculty for both our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Fellowships.
The Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Service at Denver Health performs over 1000 operations annually maintains an average daily census of fourteen patients and spans all aspects and scope within this field. The EGS service is currently attended by six trauma surgeons three general surgeons and our two second years TACS fellows. The service engages in classic EGS as well as emerging techniques such as minimally invasive treatments of diverticulitis and perforated peptic ulcers endo luminal stents and vacuum therapy (endo-VAC) and laparoscopic trans cystic common bile duct clearance. Other areas of focus include esophageal perforation management of bariatric complications (in conjunction with our accredited bariatric center) and both thoracic and lumbar spine exposure.
Denver Health serves as a satellite site for several fellowships residency programs and medical schools; education of residents is a core responsibility of our surgical faculty.
Applicants should apply online and may submit CV/Cover Letter to:
Aaron Ortiz Manager of Provider Recruitment
Benefits of practicing for Denver Health include:
- Competitive salary/benefits
- 9.5% retirement matching
- Public service loan forgiveness eligible site
- Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene diverse neighborhoods natural beauty and 300 days of sunshine per year
- Academic appointment with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Mission driven compassionate care of an underserved patient population
Denver Health provides exemplary care for all regardless of ability to pay and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. As Colorados primary safety net institution Denver Health is Colorados leading provider of undeserved care.
Responsibilities
responsibilities of this position include: Attending on trauma service weeks SICU weeks EGS service weeks and in-house weeknight and weekend trauma/ICU/EGS surgery call elective general surgery practice including elective clinics operating room blocks outreach and program development inpatient general surgery consultations.
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.
on superior patient care by: practicing evidence-based high-quality state-of-the art medicine encourage increased patient understanding involvement in care and treatment decisions achieve and maintain optimal patient access insist on departmental focus on superior patient service participate in or support education and research.
on care delivery by: including staff other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements treat all members with respect demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct and behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals.
and communicate by: providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
ownership by providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality work to ensure personal departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.
metrics: Focus on clinically relevant outcome measures Change by embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care service and organizational efficiency.
by the Medical Staff bylaws and conduct oneself in a professional and collegial manner in all aspects of work. Abide by all hospital policies including timeliness of documentation chart completion and electronic medical record maintenance.
Education and Experience
from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist or equivalent. Two year surgical critical care & trauma and acute care surgery fellowship preferred.
2. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in 1) General Surgery and 2) Surgical Critical Care.
Licenses:
- 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 preferred.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$410300.00 - $518800.00 / 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)
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 Denvers 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 Colorados 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 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
