Emergency Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)

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Department

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health is recruiting a full-time academic emergency physician to join our core clinical operations team as a dedicated nocturnist . We are seeking an outstanding clinician with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and teaching who will contribute meaningfully to the care of our patients and the academic mission of the department.

As a full-time faculty member at the sponsoring institution for the Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine, faculty are expected to be highly motivated, collaborative academicians who contribute meaningfully to our mission of “Serving Our Patients and Leading Our Specialty.” Our recruitment process places a strong emphasis on teamwork, alignment with departmental values, and engagement across the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of our department.

The emergency department (ED) at Denver Health includes a 44-bed adult ED with an additional 13-bed adult low-acuity zone, a 19-bed pediatric ED and urgent care, and a 23-bed CDU providing observation medicine. With a combined annual census of more than 115,000 patients from highly diverse cultures and backgrounds, the ED at Denver Health is the second busiest in Colorado. The Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health is a Level 1 adult and Level 2 pediatric trauma referral center for the Rocky Mountain Region. Additionally, the acuity managed by the adult ED is high, with a 25% admission rate. Staffing in the adult and pediatric EDs is provided by board-certified emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents and subspecialty fellows, and advanced practice providers. Strong and highly collaborative relationships exist among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and consultative services.

Denver Health is a large urban health care center that is proud to serve as a primary Anchor Institution to the Denver metropolitan area and its diverse community. Denver Health is a major academic affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (based at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) and the home institution for the best-in-class Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine. All faculty ultimately report to the Chair of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health, contribute to the missions of patient care, education, research, and professional development, and have meaningful responsibilities and faculty appointments in the School of Medicine’s academic Department of Emergency Medicine.

As an institution, Denver Health is a nationally recognized integrated health care system that includes a large safety-net acute-care hospital, an acclaimed Level 1 trauma center (Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center), a large network of community health centers, the city and county public health department (Denver Public Health), the sole city-wide advanced life support EMS agency (Denver Paramedics), and a regional poison center (Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center). Denver Health is a profoundly mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvement and remains financially secure, in part due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in health care.

Denver Health and the Department of Emergency Medicine are highly committed to our community and workforce. This position is a key member of our department and is expected to take an active role in our commitment to creating an environment for patients and staff where a richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives is embraced. Our department is committed to finding innovative ways to meet the needs of our patients and each other as coworkers—we strive to do so with respect, kindness, and open minds.

Interested applicants should apply online and may send CV to:

Aaron Ortiz, Director of Provider Recruitment

Denver Health Medical Center

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, serve as teachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health, and provide education for post graduate medical trainees.

2. Focus on Superior Patient Care by (1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine, (2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions, (3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access, (4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service, and (5) participate in or support education and research.

3. Model and drive Equity-Informed Culture by (1) demonstrating behaviors and practices to ensure inclusive communication and (2) collaborating with individuals of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.

4. Collaborate on Care Delivery by (1) including staff, other physicians, and management in both service and patient care improvements, (2) treat all members with respect, (3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct, and (4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals.

5. Listen and Communicate by (1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner, (2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals, and (3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.

6. Take Ownership by (1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality, (2) working to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements, and (3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.

7. Quality Metrics by (1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures, (2) embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service, and organizational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school

2. Board Eligible/Certified in Emergency Medicine (required).

3. Subspecialty training, fellowship or advanced education (preferred).

Licenses :

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board 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.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

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Benefits

At 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 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.