Emergency Medicine Physician (Clinical Informaticist)
About The Position
Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Emergency Medicine Physician with a focus on Clinical Informatics to join their team. This full-time academic position involves providing expertise in Clinical Informatics to support the department's clinical and academic missions. The role will collaborate with departmental and health system leaders to advance the use of technology, data, and emerging tools to improve patient care and clinical operations. The physician will be an active member of the Clinical Operations Leadership Team, reporting to the Associate Chair of Adult Clinical Operations and the Chair of Emergency Medicine. As a faculty member at the sponsoring institution for the Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine, the role emphasizes scholarship, teaching, and mentorship, contributing to the academic mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The department values teamwork, alignment with departmental values, and engagement across clinical, educational, and scholarly missions. The Denver Health Emergency Department is a high-acuity, high-volume center, serving a diverse patient population and functioning as a Level 1 adult and Level 2 pediatric trauma referral center.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school
- Board Eligible/Certified in Emergency Medicine
- 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.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board license
Nice To Haves
- Fellowship training or equivalent experience and demonstrated accomplishment in Clinical Informatics.
- Subspecialty training, fellowship or advanced education
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise in Clinical Informatics and help shape how informatics supports the department’s clinical and academic missions.
- Partner with departmental and health system leaders to advance the use of technology, data, and emerging tools to improve patient care and clinical operations.
- Serve as an active member of the Clinical Operations Leadership Team.
- Provide teaching for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health and education for post graduate medical trainees.
- Practice evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine.
- Encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions.
- Achieve and maintain optimal patient access.
- Insist on departmental focus on superior patient service.
- Participate in or support education and research.
- Demonstrate behaviors and practices to ensure inclusive communication.
- Collaborate with individuals of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Include staff, other physicians, and management in both service and patient care improvements.
- Treat all members with respect.
- Demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct.
- Behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals.
- Provide clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
- Request information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals.
- Provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
- Provide leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality.
- Work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements.
- Steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.
- Focus on clinically relevant outcome measures.
- Embrace innovations to continuously improve patient care, service, and organizational efficiency.
Benefits
- Generous 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
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Comprehensive well-being programs
- On-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
