Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Part Time 0.5FTE)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Part Time 0.5FTE) to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Pediatricians

The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join our team in a part-time (0.5 FTE) faculty position within our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Why Join Denver Health?

Joining Denver Health offers the opportunity to:

• Practice mission-driven medicine in a nationally recognized safety-net health system
• Care for a diverse and clinically complex patient population
• Teach and mentor future pediatricians and physician leaders
• Engage in meaningful quality improvement, patient safety, and scholarly activities
• Enjoy the lifestyle and outdoor opportunities that make Colorado an exceptional place to live and work

Interested applicants should apply on line or submit CV to:
Aaron Ortiz, Director of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

 

Essential Functions:

• Admit, diagnose, treat and support critically ill infants and children, particulary trauma victims and patients with multiple organ dysfunctions. (75%)
• Coordinate care with critical care staff and other specialists. (25%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school Required

Licenses & Certifications:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association 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 (0.5 FTE)

Salary

$249,900.00 - $317,900.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.