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CHS Pediatric AdministrationJob Summary
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting for a General Pediatrics physician. Care teams provide high quality, patient-centered primary care to a diverse urban patient population in an FQHC setting. Our clinic sites are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs.
Clinics Include:
- Eastside Clinic
- Westside Clinic
- Webb Peds Primary Clinic
- Select Family Medicine Locations
Required Documents:
Both an updated resume and cover letter are required with application. Please attach these documents under the attachment section.
Essential Functions:
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. (50%)
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns. (10%)
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis. (5%)
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. (5%)
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians. (5%)
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results. (5%)
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. (5%)
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. (5%)
- Teach residents or medical students about pediatric topics. (5%)
- Provide consulting services to other physicians. (5%)
Education:
- Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school required
Licenses:
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$181,500.00 - $227,400.00 / yrBenefits
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
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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, Denver’s 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 Colorado’s 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.
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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 547-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 9 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Public Health Institute at Denver Health and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a 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 improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). “Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer of all individuals, including women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.” Visit the Denver Health CAREER CENTER: http://www.denverhealth.org/about-us/career-center
