Hospitalist Physician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Hospitalist Physician to join our team at Denver Health. 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care 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. The Hospitalist Physician is responsible for providing care to patients during their stay at a hospital. Their duties include managing schedules for inpatient treatments and coordinating care providers, ordering tests and maintaining medical records for their patients. This role involves following up on patient care, discussing patient care with nurses, resolving problems, coordinating care between different doctors, serving as a point of contact for hospital staff, and maintaining communication with the patient’s family. Physicians also serve on committees to help improve efficiency, patient care, and infection control while fostering teamwork and improving communication between staff and physicians, and serve as a working liaison between administration and physicians. Denver Health's purpose shapes its culture and guides how it shows up for patients, communities, and one another, striving to improve lives, advance health equity, and strengthen the communities it serves. The organization's values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of its culture. Denver Health invests in its people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth, including mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and the Workforce Development Center. It also offers a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions. The RESTORE Center is a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency program and fellowship for specialist, or equivalent.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board
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.

Responsibilities

Follow up on patient care, discuss patient care with nurses and resolve any problems that may arise.
Coordinate care between different doctors caring for a patient, serve as point of contact for hospital staff and maintain communication with the patient’s family.
Service on committees and work to help improve efficiency, patient care and infection control while fostering teamwork and improving communication between staff and physicians.
Serve as a working liaison between administration and physicians.

Benefits

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