Pulmonologist- Pulmonary and Critical Care

Pulmonologist- Pulmonary and Critical Care

Denver Health is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ambulatory pulmonary medicine, as a significant focus of this position will be providing outpatient pulmonary care at Denver Health's new Southeast Medical Center and the Outpatient Medical Center. An interest in ambulatory practice development, clinic operations, and improving access is highly valued.

The position will also include approximately eight weeks per year as a critical care attending, as well as attending time on the inpatient pulmonary consult service. Candidates should be proficient in standard critical care procedures and pulmonary procedures, including thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and bronchoscopy with endobronchial and transbronchial biopsies, as well as pulmonary function test interpretation.

As an academic faculty position, the successful candidate should have a strong interest in clinical education and teaching, particularly in pulmonary medicine. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Denver Health's pulmonary services while caring for a diverse patient population across both ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Essential Functions:

• Perform specialized diagnostic procedures to analyze samples from the lining of the lungs and other areas (20%)
• Meet with patients to assess symptoms and understand their health concerns (20%)
• Diagnose and treating temporary or chronic conditions (20%)
• Record accurate notes on patient treatment, medications and testing (20%)
• Collaborate with cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons when it is necessary for patient treatment (10%)
• Use diagnostic technology to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases, including CT scans, ultrasounds, bronchoscopies and chest fluoroscopies. (10%)
• Refer patients to other specialists for surgeries or other treatments (0%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience Required

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - 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.
• Computer skills preferred.

Salary: $285,200.00 - $374,600.00 / yr

Benefits:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate 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 Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• 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

About Denver Health:

Denver 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.

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