Pediatric Surgeon
Pediatric Surgeon
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$ 451400 - 570700
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Department
General & Trauma SurgeonsJob Summary
Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting a Pediatric Surgeon to join our team. The successful candidate will be fellowship trained in Pediatric Surgery and join a team of pediatric trauma and general surgeons caring for our community. The scope of practice for this position will include 1) elective and urgent pediatric surgery and 2) pediatric trauma surgery at our Adult Level I and Pediatric Level II trauma center. There are also leadership opportunities within both the division and our trauma program as well as participation in our accredited adolescent bariatric surgery center.
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.
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 seven trauma surgeons two 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. The pediatric surgeon will diagnose and provide operative care for a variety of illnesses diseases and health conditions in young patients.
Interested applicants should submit CV to:
Aaron Ortiz Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center
Essential Functions:
- Examine young patients and diagnosing health issues for surgery. (20%)
- Order preoperative tests and physical examinations and interpreting results. (10%)
- Consult with patients and family members regarding diagnosis and treatment options. (20%)
- Perform surgical procedures to correct deformations congenital problems injuries or treat illnesses. (20%)
- Collaborate and cooperating with all the specialists involved in a childs medical care to determine when or if surgery is an appropriate treatment option. (15%)
- Monitor postoperative recovery and educating family members regarding postoperative care. (10%)
- Comfort young patients before operations. (5%)
Education:
- Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required
Licenses:
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association 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
Varies (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$451400.00 - $570700.00 / 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
