We are recruiting for a Chief of Urology to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
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Center is recruiting a Chief of Urology.This position emphasizes patient
access, high quality surgical care, housestaff and fellow training, and
clinical research. The DH program is fully integrated with the Division of
Urology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (UCSOM),
including utilization of resident staff, clinical responsibilities and
research. The Division of Urology at Denver Health is a dynamic group of five
providers committed to providing world class urologic care to an urban
underserved patient population regardless of ability to pay.Denver Health is considered a national model of an integrated urban safety net
health care system that includes a 525 bed acute care hospital, with new
adult and pediatric emergency departments, the 911 paramedic system, 10
community health centers, 18 school-based clinics, the public health
department, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a 100 bed
non-medical detoxification center, a dedicated psychiatric emergency
service, correctional care facilities, the Rocky Mountain Center for the
Medical response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics, and an HMO.
The Denver Health Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center has been recognized as
a preeminent Level I Trauma Center, with one of the best trauma survival ratesThe Chief of Urology will have oversight of all care delivered by the Division
of Urology at Denver Health and will provide overall strategic leadership of
the Division in conjunction with the Department of Surgery leadership. They
will have responsibility for strategic planning, clinical services,
professional performance, business performance, medical education, and
physician practice as well as assisting with continued support of a research
program. Developing relationships with key internal stakeholders is of
particular importance, including interventional radiology and
uro-gynecology, in the interest of advancing multidisciplinary care of
patients with urologic diseases. Advancing a culture of excellence in
urology, the Chief will be dedicated to performance expectations, which
provide for the highest quality patient care and consistency in clinical care
standards, driven by patient safety requirements and clinical outcomes
monitoring. He/she will be responsible for the growth and advancement of
research, scholarly activity and teaching excellence of the Division
continuing to raise the bar on medical student and resident education and
developing a stronger commitment to departmental research efforts.As an urban safety net health care system, Denver Health is particularly
committed to clinical care and academic activity that advances health equity.
Patient access to care is of particular importance. Recruiting a Chief of
Urology with interest and experience in urologic care for underserved
populations is a high priority. The candidate will have a faculty appointment
at the University of Colorado and interface with the division at the school
related to collaboration and cross coverage.Interested applicants can apply online or submit CV and letter of interest to:
Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center
Aaron.ortiz@dhha.orgEducation
MD/DO (Required) Education: Graduation from an Accredited Medical
School and completed Urology Accredited Residency Program 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 oard Certified but should be Board Certified within a reasonable amount
of time as determined by the office of Medical Administration.Credentials
Physician (Required) Certificate/License/Registration: Medical
license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must be board
certified/board eligible.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required)Denver Healthis 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, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, 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 is committed to provide equal
treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a
