Emergency Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is seeking a full-time academic Emergency Medicine Physician (Nocturnist) to join their core clinical operations team. This role is within the Department of Emergency Medicine and requires a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and teaching. As a faculty member at the sponsoring institution for the Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine, the physician will contribute to the department's mission of serving patients and leading the specialty. The recruitment process emphasizes teamwork, alignment with departmental values, and engagement across clinical, educational, and scholarly missions. The Denver Health Emergency Department is a high-acuity, busy department serving a diverse patient population, and it is part of a comprehensive urban health care system that includes a Level 1 adult and Level 2 pediatric trauma center, a network of community health centers, public health services, EMS, and a poison center. Denver Health is a mission-driven organization with a commitment to serving the community and providing care for the uninsured.

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.
Ability to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty training, fellowship or advanced education.

Responsibilities

Serve as a teacher for medical students and postgraduate 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.
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 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 organizational 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.