Medical Director, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician

Medical Director, Occupational and Environmental Medicine PhysicianWe are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Director, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in—it's something we live every day, for life's journey.Our ValuesRespect | Belonging | Accountability | TransparencyThe Department of Medicine at Denver Health (DH) is recruiting a Medical Director of Occupational Medicine to join our team. The team leader is responsible for direct oversight of a clinical team and all the clinical (licensed) providers on staff. This position provides outpatient care for Denver Health employees, the City and County of Denver and others. The Center for Occupational Safety & Health (COSH) is an AOEC member clinic. The integration between DH and UCSPH includes a shared residency program as well as an ACGME-accredited fellowship. Our provider team consists of an equivalent of 2.4 FTE providers, 1.0 FTE physical therapists, one chiropractor, and the normal compliment of allied and support staff.Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:High quality of life with Monday-Friday hoursAcademic medical center with teaching opportunitiesCompetitive salaryPaid time off related to years of work & seven paid holidaysCME allowance, tuition reimbursement after 90 daysLocated in the heart of Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, natural beauty, the Rocky Mountains for world-class skiing, biking, hiking, running, and 300+ days of sunshine per yearEssential Duties and Responsibilities20%- Direct oversight over physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, students, chiropractors, and physical therapists.40%- Maintains active occupational medicine practice in discipline.5%- Participate in clinical quality initiatives focused on improving the patient experience, patient safety clinical outcomes, enhancing systems to assure timeliness and efficiency and assuring quality while maintaining fiscal responsibility5%- Works with Director of Service in oversight of operations of the clinical team, including productivity, quality of care, patient experience and staff / provider engagement.5%- Monitors and aligns performance with Denver Health strategic pillars.5%- Assists in recruiting clinical professionals.5%- Collaborates with risk management for major clients (currently Denver Health and the City of Denver) to detect trends in injuries and develop best practices according to the state's medical treatment guidelines for Workers' Compensation15%- Oversees Occupational Health role and collaborates across departments in multi-departmental ventures such as Tuberculosis surveillance for high exposure positions, Latent TB surveillance of employees, Hazardous materials Emergency Response Team readiness, High Risk Infection Team vaccination protocols and administration, and relations with City and County of Denver on Operating Agreement content.Education and Experience1. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school: required.2. Board Eligible/Certified in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Sports Medicine, Emergency medicine, or other specialty related to occupational health: required3. Level II Certification at time of hire is required.4. Additional experience in leadership and management is desirable.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the Colorado Workers' Compensation Medical treatment guidelines. Able to effectively manage and direct medical provider support activities while providing quality medical care. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.Doctorate Degree RequiredPost Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Board Eligible/Certified in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Sports Medicine, Emergency medicine, or other specialty related to occupational health. RequiredPost High School Diploma or Certificate Program CO Division of Worker's compensation. RequiredWork Experience:3 years occupational health clinical experience with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading initiatives at the clinic level, or oversight of advanced practice providers. Required andBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross RequiredShiftWork TypeRegular (0.9 FTE)Salary$250,800.00 - $285,100.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)BenefitsAt Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.Here is a small list of our benefit programs:Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeksImmediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE CenterFree RTD EcoPass (public transportation)Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and moreTuition reimbursement & assistanceEducation, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathwaysProfessional clinical advancement program & shared governancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF programNational Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerAbout Denver HealthDenver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.