NonInvasive Cardiology Physician

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Denver Health Medical Center is seeking a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our collaborative mission-driven cardiovascular team at one of the nations premier integrated safety-net health systems. As a nationally recognized safety-net institution Denver Health is deeply committed to health equity clinical excellence and medical education. Physicians here practice at the top of their license in a supportive collegial environment that values public service and professional growth.

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice comprehensive clinical cardiology while contributing to education and care for a diverse urban patient population.

You will join a multidisciplinary group of 12 cardiologists and 8 advanced practice providers delivering the full spectrum of cardiovascular care including advanced electrophysiology and interventional cardiology services.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Comprehensive non-invasive cardiology practice including inpatient (CCU/consultative services) and outpatient care
• Interpretation of stress testing ECGs and ambulatory rhythm monitoring
• Advanced echocardiography including transesophageal and stress echocardiography
• Opportunities for cardiac imaging including nuclear cardiology cardiac CT and potential involvement in cardiac MRI based on training and interest
• Supervision and teaching of cardiology fellows residents and medical students through our academic partnership with the University of Colorado

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Level II echocardiography training
• Commitment to team-based care and service to a diverse multicultural patient population
• BLS -American Heart Association Required
• ACLS - American Heart Association Required

Preferred:

• Advanced echocardiographic expertise (3D echo strain imaging)
• Level III echocardiography and/or NBE certification
• Certification in nuclear cardiology and/or cardiac CT
• Procedural TEE experience

Academic Appointment

Denver Health is an integrated clinical and academic partner of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment at an academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:

• 9.5% retirement matching
• 37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation bonus
• DEA fee-exempt site
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
• Core teaching site for Residents Fellows and Medical Student from the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Major components of the Denver Health include:

• 555-bed hospital including medical surgical psychiatric obstetric and pediatric units with over 26000 admissions annually to the hospital
• Level 1 trauma services for adults
• Level 2 services for pediatrics
• Emergency Department: adult and pediatric units a dedicated Psychiatry Emergency Services unit and Mobile Crisis Services
• Denver Paramedics: the sole provider of emergency medical services for the City and County of Denver as well as the cities of Sheridan Glendale and Englewood. The Division responds to more than 130000 calls each year.
• 10 federally qualified community health centers
• 19 School-based health centers located in Denver Public Schools middle and high schools providing primary care mental health reproductive health education and insurance enrollment assistance services.
• State-of-the-art 300000sq foot outpatient medical center that opened in 2020.
• The states largest Behavioral Health Services serving more than 88000 patients annually:
• Care for persons in the criminal justice system: medical and behavioral care at the Denver Detention Center Denver County Jail the Arapahoe County jail and the Correctional Care Medical Facility an inpatient unit in the hospital with telemedicine capabilities.
• Denver Health NurseLine provides 24/7 health advice and recommendations for care enabling more than 142000 patients annually to get free and confidential answers to health-related questions.
• Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety provides poison and drug information services to medical professionals and the public in Colorado Nevada Montana Hawaii and Wyoming.
• Denver Health Medical Plan Inc provides commercial Medicaid CHP and Medicare services
• Public Health Institute at Denver Health providing epidemiology and informatics communicable disease control health promotion and specialized clinical services (clinics for TB viral hepatitis STD and Family Planning HIV care and Immunizations

Become a part of this fast-paced highly experienced team in Colorados top rated trauma hospital. Denver Health is situated in Denver CO one of the fastest growing cities in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Interested candidates should apply online or send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
Aaron Ortiz Manager Provider Recruitment
Department of Provider Recruitment

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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)

• 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.