Infectious Disease Physician

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Denver Health & Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Infectious Disease Physician who will work for the Department of Medicine and Department of Patient Safety and Quality. The clinical work (0.5 FTE) will be split between inpatient general and orthopedic infectious disease consultative work, outpatient orthopedic infectious disease clinic (half-day per week) and quality and safety efforts focused on medical direction and oversight of the antimicrobial stewardship program in the hospital and ambulatory settings. Eight weeks of attending on the inpatient consult services is required will be split between orthopedic infectious diseases (5 weeks) and general infectious diseases (3 weeks). The orthopedic infectious disease service is also staffed by an experienced APP and coverage for inpatient orthopedic infectious diseases will be split with the APP. General ID inpatient consultative work is generally completed in 1 week blocks throughout the year. This will include supervision of a fellow from the University of Colorado training program and may also include teaching of medical residents or students. A half-day of outpatient orthopedic infectious disease work is also required.

The successful candidate will be joining a clinical division with spans both the Public Health Institute at Denver Health and the Department of Medicine and includes 11 ID physicians.

With regard to the Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship role (0.5 FTE), the successful candidate will lead the stewardship program (an IDSA Center of Excellence) and be responsible for overall direction of the program, work closely with infectious disease pharmacists to develop and assist in projects that improve the use of antimicrobial agents and diagnostic tests in the hospital and outpatient settings that support Denver Health's commitment to serving the public health needs for Denver County. The Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology groups have significant overlap and work in a collaborative fashion. If desired there is opportunity for the successful candidate to assume a larger role in Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology. The successful candidate will report to the director of patient safety and quality. The candidate will serve as a core physician member of the leadership team of the Department of Patient Safety and Quality.

Minimum Qualifications:
*Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado or eligible for such license.
*Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases.

*Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
* Demonstrated interest, training, and career path in antimicrobial stewardship

Ability to implement evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship interventions in hospital and ambulatory care settings.

*Familiarity and experience with common change management and quality improvement principles necessary to influence others, implement sustainable care protocols, and measure impact.
*Familiarity with common epidemiologic methods.
*Thorough knowledge of management of multidrug resistant organisms.
*Interest and experience in academic activities including research preferred.

There are many benefits of practicing at Denver Health, including:

* Academic appointment at the University of Colorado

* Robust retirement package

* Relocation expenses paid

* 300+ days of sunshine a year - you'll love our weather!

* Fantastic quality of life

* Mission-driven organization with a dedicated team of colleagues

* Access to abundant year-round outdoor recreational activities, the Rocky Mountains, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and a thriving cultural scene in downtown Denver.

Denver Health is a fully integrated network of 10 community health centers, 17 school-based clinics, and a Level I 525-licensed bed hospital with a mission of providing access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all citizens of Denver, regardless of ability to pay. Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and serves as a training site for medical residents and fellows.

Applicants interested in this position should submit CV online and may submit CV to:
Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center
aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. Required

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
• BLS - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams, formulating assessments, and determining treatment plans for patients.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of infectious diseases.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• EPIC experience preferred.

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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.

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.