Pediatrician

Pediatrician Position at Denver Health

Denver Health, in Denver, Colorado, is recruiting for pediatricians in Ambulatory Care Services to work as general staff and in a float capacity. Both full time and part time opportunities are available. Denver Health operates 3 large pediatric community health center clinics, 19 school-based health centers (including their co-located behavioral health staff), a variety of community/public health programs overseen by the department (including the mobile health units), nurse family partnership, the community health immunization program, and the SAFE center for children who have suffered from abuse or neglect. The department also provides academic mentorship for outpatient pediatricians working in our pediatric clinics. The department as a whole consists of 75 providers (half of whom are advanced practice providers), a total of 207 staff, and a budget of $45 million to advance the health and wellbeing of our pediatric patients in the Denver metro area. Denver Health provides Level I care for all, regardless of ability to pay and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is the leading provider of underserved care in the state of Colorado.

Pediatricians work at various clinics and locations at Denver Health. We currently have two positions available:

• One Pediatrician float position: designed to work at multiple sites including pediatric clinics and as the pediatrician in family medicine clinics as needed.
• One Pediatrician Position at Denver Health Peña Clinic located in Southwest Denver.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• High quality of life with Monday-Saturday hours & minimal on-call coverage
• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado
• Resident and medical student teaching opportunities
• Competitive salary/benefits
• Loan repayment opportunities through National and Colorado Health Service Corps

Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year Pediatricians at Denver Health have a co-appointment in the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the level of Instructor. Academic pursuit is encouraged but not required beyond Instructor and promotions follow matrices developed by the School of Medicine. Pediatricians have the opportunity to be involved with medical education by working with medical students and residents.

Site with Opening: Denver Health Peña Clinic Denver, CO

Hiring Organization: Denver Health

Contact Name: Aaron Ortiz

Mailing Address: Denver, CO

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Special Instructions: Interested candidates should send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to: Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment Denver Health Department of Physician Recruitment

Practice Highlights: Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.

Community Highlights: Denver is the capital and largest city in Colorado. The metropolitan area has a population of 2.8 million people, and its growth rate has consistently outpaced the national rate in every decade since the 1930s. The metro area is home to a vibrant, racially and ethnically diverse population. By 2030, Denver Metro's population is anticipated to increase by nearly 50 percent to almost 3.9 million, with 800,000 new jobs created. Denver has one of the nation's strongest metropolitan economies and has the greatest percentage of college graduates of any major metropolitan area in the United States. At exactly 5,280 feet, above sea level, the golden dome of the state capitol overlooks downtown, where renovated historic buildings and architecturally striking modern structures stand side by side. Denver is one of only two cities in America with eight professional sports teams. Denver boasts of vibrant culinary scene, a booming arts and culture roster, family attractions, professional sports, and the region's premier shopping. 300+ days of sunshine per year encourages an active lifestyle among residents in Denver's vibrant parks and green spaces. Outside the city, four national parks, 42 state parks, and the world's premier ski and mountain biking resorts offer endless adventures for residents and visitors alike.