Description
The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at Denver Health Medical 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.
The Chief of Urology will:
- Have oversight of all care delivered by the Division of Urology
- 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, medical education, and physician practice
- Assist with continued support of a research program.
- Advance multidisciplinary care of patients with urologic diseases
- Advancing a culture of excellence in urology
Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:
- 34 paid days off per year (PTO, Holiday, CME)
- 9.5% retirement matching
- PSLF eligible employer
- Academic appointment and affiliation with University of Colorado
- Childcare discount programs
- City of Denver Gold Standard benefits package (Health/Vision/Dental)
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.
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 rates in the country.
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.org
Compensation Information:
$332200.0 / Annually - $332200.0 / Annually
Starting At: 332200.0 Annually
Up To: 425100.0 Annually
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