Denver Health Hiring for Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Breast Imaging) at Denver, CO  Full Time

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Department

Radiologists

Job Summary

Located in downtown Denver, Denver Health, is seeking a Breast Imaging 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 completed in 2021.

Denver Health aims for a world-class breast imaging division focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and a research portfolio focused on collaboration with others inside and outside the Department. Numerous opportunities for growth in education, research, social media outreach, and/or health policy are available for candidates, for those who are interested in these areas.

All faculty at Denver Health have academic appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and are valued participants in University and Department of Radiology functions. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, the University, 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 the city’s primary safety net institution, while also the entire Rocky Mountain region, 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 network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a new 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’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 Breast Imaging section recently relocated to a new outpatient pavilion early in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility includes a full complement of mammography equipment including a fleet of new all 3D Hologic Dimensions Mammography units, Hologic Affirm Prone and Upright Breast Biopsy systems, and all new ultrasound equipment. Breast MRIs are performed on brand new Siemens Magnetom MRI units also located in the outpatient center. The breast imaging area is over 9000 sq ft of meticulously designed space centered on patient comfort and privacy as well as staff efficiency. The breast imaging facilities share a floor with the associated surgical and medical services providing care to breast cancer patients.

Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay; caring for the underserved is part of the Denver Health mission. There are endless possibilities for the division to create, build, and sustain screening and diagnostic imaging services that optimize care for vulnerable populations.

Position Summary

Denver Health, in academic collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking a fellowship-trained, Breast Imager to join the breast imaging division at the level of an Assistant, Associate, or full-Professor, depending on the level of experience. The candidate being sought will participate in the delivery of the full spectrum of breast imaging services, including tomosynthesis and breast MRI. In addition to the breast imaging services currently offered, Denver Health seeks to continuously improve, expand, and innovate.

Denver Health breast imagers participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology and IR/DR residents, and fellows. In addition, Denver health, has its own breast imaging fellowship program. There is a strong desire to continue to expand our educational offerings for students and trainees. The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with surgery, oncology, primary care and other services.

Candidate Qualifications:

* M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in breast imaging including breast MRI and tomosynthesis preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado

* The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on experience. Experience/aspirations toward having a local and/or national reputation of clinical excellence, teaching, and scholarly excellence is preferred.

*Current 4thyear radiology residents entering fellowship in 2023 are eligible to apply (for an intended start date in July/August 2024).

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits:

Our breast imaging salaries are highly competitive. 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.

Dedicated academic funds cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs are provided.

Procedure for Candidacy:

All candidates will need to submit a CV and cover letter preferably by email, or through the Denver Health HR website. If submitting via the website, please also email the addresses below to indicate the documents have been submitted. Please email the CV and cover letter to[email protected]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 Chief of Breast Imaging and/or Denver Health’s Manager of Provider Recruitment. All discussions about this search, and initial applications, will be handled in strict confidence.

Randy C. Miles, MD, MPH

Chief of Breast Imaging, Denver Health

[email protected]

Aaron Ortiz

Manager, Provider Recruitment

Essential Functions:

• Review and interprete medical images to determine patient status and future medical care (20%)
• Determine exact images required for diagnosis and delivering orders to Radiological Technicians (20%)
• Administer trace amounts of radioactive substances to create and enhance diagnostic images (10%)
• Perform minimally invasive surgical techniques such as embolization, angioplasty and ablation with image guidance (10%)
• Work with Primary Care Doctors, Nurses and Radiology Technicians to administer treatment and manage pain (10%)
• Monitor patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary (10%)
• Create a radiation treatment plan for patients with cancer (10%)
• Manage radiation side effects in cancer patients (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school of medicine Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – AHA – American Heart Association Required
• 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.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$422,472.00 – $511,088.00 / yr

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Excellence- We are better every day

• Compassion- We care for everyone

• Relentlessness- We fight for everyone

• Stewardship- We use resources responsibly

• Learning- We educate the next generation

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 read more about our commitment to diversity visit:

“Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.”