OB Hospitalist Physician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$273,500 - $345,400•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven OB Hospitalist Physician to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. The Department of OB/GYN at Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) is recruiting a skilled OB/GYN Hospitalist physician interested in resident and fellow education to join our team. We seek candidates whose clinical experience, dedication to teaching, interest in research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence. The position offers full-scope practice in a multidisciplinary inclusive collaborative team with opportunities for leadership roles and professional development. Clinical responsibilities include acting as the attending physician and/or as an independent provider covering Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Obstetric Emergency Department, gynecology consults, and urgent/emergent gynecology procedures. Clinical schedules can be as flexible or as set as desired with emphasis on night coverage. DHMC is a teaching hospital located in the heart of Denver. It is a 525-bed hospital with Trauma 1 level designation and level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The department of OB/GYN provides full scope obstetric and gynecologic care through a collaborative integrated service model working with OB/GYN physicians, subspecialists, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), and Family Medicine physicians. We deliver over 4,000 patients per year, which is nearly a third of all births in the city of Denver. The GYN service provides comprehensive care performing over 1,300 inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures per year. We serve a diverse patient population where most of our patients identify as Hispanic/Latina, and our patients speak over 23 different languages. DHMC serves as one of the three clinical sites for the highly competitive University of Colorado OB/GYN residency program which trains 9 residents per year. In addition, DHMC is the clinical site for many medical programs including the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, emergency medical services, and others. DHMC is formally affiliated with the University of Colorado, School of Medicine where all faculty have full-time academic appointments. In addition to resident and medical student training, our department has just started a new OB/GYN hospitalist fellowship with our first fellow starting in the summer of 2025. The position offers faculty appointment through the University of Colorado School of Medicine. With the newly started hospitalist fellowship, there is a significant leadership opportunity if desired. The Residency Program provides additional prospects for involvement in resident medical education. Lastly, there are numerous opportunities for involvement in departmental and hospital level initiatives involving patient safety and quality improvement, policies and procedures, medical staff initiatives, and others.

Requirements

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency training program
Board Certified or Board Eligible (cert required within 3 years) by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Eligible for licensure in the state of Colorado
Eligible for privileges at Denver Health Medical Center
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in an inclusive environment.
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.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required

Nice To Haves

Interest in resident and fellow education
Interest in research
Community service experience
Opportunities for leadership roles
Interest in professional development

Responsibilities

Acting as the attending physician and/or as an independent provider covering Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Obstetric Emergency Department, gynecology consults, and urgent/emergent gynecology procedures.
Labor and delivery management.
Supervision of resident physicians, CNMs, FM providers, medical students, and other learners.
Hands-on clinical care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Gynecology, and Obstetrical ED.
Assisting with concurrent deliveries, obstetrical emergencies, and patient care.
Involvement in departmental and hospital level initiatives involving patient safety and quality improvement, policies and procedures, medical staff initiatives, and others.

Benefits

Collaborative multidisciplinary practice model
Active participation in resident, fellow and medical student education
Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Leadership opportunities in medical education
Competitive salary/benefits
Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty, and 300+ days of sunshine per year
Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Meaningful financial advantages
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
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