Musculoskeletal Radiologist

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Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Full-time Position, Denver Health Medical Center (Downtown Denver)

Located in downtown Denver, Denver Health is seeking a Musculoskeletal Radiologist to join our team. We offer a stimulating and supportive environment that prioritizes both patient care and physician well-being in state-of-the-art facilities.

Denver Health aims for a world-class musculoskeletal imaging focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care, as well as a robust and stimulating educational environment for students and trainees.

All faculty at Denver Health have academic appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, our academic affiliate, and all faculty are valued participants in University and Department of Radiology functions. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, the University of Colorado, and other affiliate institutions.

The organization

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides the full spectrum of medical services from primary to oncologic care. Serving one third of the city of Denver, as well as patients from outside Denver, Denver Health provides primary care services via a citywide network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a soon-to-open 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center. Inpatient services are housed in multiple campus buildings with 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds. Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay.

Denver Health's Emergency Medicine program is nationally renowned, with over 120,000 patient visits per year, and with a nationally recognized stand-alone emergency medicine residency. Denver Health's Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the world's leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, 2700 of whom are admitted, and many of whom arrive as transfers from any one of 60 regional hospitals. The trauma service is extraordinarily academically productive with millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD). The seminal text "Trauma" was authored by Denver Health faculty.

Position Summary

Denver Health is seeing a Musculoskeletal Radiologist (fellowship training or extensive musculoskeletal practice experience preferred) to join our department at the level of and Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or (Full) Professor, depending on the level of experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical excellence and strong teaching abilities.

The candidate being sought will primarily focus on the delivery of outpatient and inpatient musculoskeletal imaging services, including Radiography, CT, MR, MSK ultrasound, and limited fluoroscopy studies. Given the volume and strength of the ED and trauma service at Denver Health, there is an emphasis on providing advanced, cutting edge, and highly collaborative acute care and care of trauma patients. Our radiology group is collaborative, so the ability to cross cover other areas in radiology (e.g. body imaging, etc.) is preferred.

Denver Health radiologists participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology residents, and fellows.

The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with all medical and surgical specialties.

Candidate Qualifications:

Education/Academic Credentials

• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in musculoskeletal imaging preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado
• The ability to be appointed at the Clinical Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on experience.
• Participation in national societies and organizations is encouraged, though not required. The Department will support participation with societies, particularly when focused on faculty development and developing service lines.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits

Denver Health Diagnostic Radiology salaries are highly competitive locally and nationally. Dedicated academic funds are offered to cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs.

Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, a 457(b) retirement savings program, and employer matching contributions. Full details are available online and from human resources.

Procedure for Candidacy

All candidates will need to submit a CV and cover letter, preferably by email. If submitting via a website, please also email the addresses below to indicate the documents have been submitted. Please email the CV and cover letter to and . All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation.

Nominations of others, expressions of initial interest, or questions can be submitted to Denver Health's Director of Radiology and/or Denver Health's Manager of Provider Recruitment. All discussions about this search, and initial applications, will be handled in strict confidence.

David M. Naeger, MD

Director of Radiology, Denver Health

Professor and Vice Chair, University of Colorado SOM Department of Radiology

Aaron Ortiz

Manager, Provider Recruitment

References will be checked before selecting a final candidate, though reference checking occurs later in the process and will proceed after discussing with the candidate(s) first.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. Equivalent training for those physicians who are not U.S. residency trained. New finishing residents generally are not expected to be board-certified but

should be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. Experience: Requirements will be determined on a position-by-position basis.

Knowledge, Skills & 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.

Certificate/License/Registration: Medical license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. BLS/CPR. ACLS, PALS, or NRP as outlined in HR Principles and Practices #2-110

Appendix, maintaining licensures, certifications, and registrations. All certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Essential Functions:

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Benefits

• 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

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: