Pediatrics General Physician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$188,800 - $236,500•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting an experienced pediatrician to work at Webb Pediatrics and the Primary Care Clinic (PCC). The physician will join a team of physicians, advanced care providers, allied health professionals, and administrative staff in a public Federally Qualified Health Center serving a diverse patient population through a team-based care model. At Webb Pediatrics, the physician will work with experienced pediatricians and pediatric specialists. At the PCC, the physician will collaborate with family medicine, general internal medicine, and sports medicine teams. There is also an opportunity to participate in the Adaptive Primary Care Clinic, which provides accessible primary care to patients with mobility disabilities, including people with developmental disabilities transitioning to adult care and those with acquired disabilities. The position offers an opportunity to help build pediatric practice within a family medicine clinic, contribute to quality measures and standardized pediatric care processes, and improve transitions of care across Denver Health’s integrated network. The physician will provide primary care to infants, children, and adolescents following the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Bright Futures guidelines, including well and acute care, chronic disease management, and guidance through childhood and adolescence. The role also involves teaching residents or medical students and consulting with other physicians. Denver Health is an academic healthcare system and safety-net provider affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Its network includes community health centers, school-based clinics, and a Level I hospital. The position is a regular 0.75 FTE role with a day shift. The listed salary range is for 1.0 FTE.

Requirements

Doctorate degree; graduation from an accredited medical school is required.
MD physician license from a state medical board is required.
The posting describes an experienced pediatrician who is 3–5 years out of residency.
Interest in building pediatric practice within a family medicine clinic and working on quality measures and standardization of pediatric care processes.
Passion for working in a public Federally Qualified Health Center serving a diverse patient population.
Ability to work well in a team-based care environment.

Nice To Haves

Interest in improving transitions of care throughout the system.
Interest in teaching and leading a pediatric team.
Interest in participating in the Adaptive Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Treat children with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information about medical conditions and determine diagnoses.
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members about diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Teach residents or medical students about pediatric topics.
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
Provide direct pediatric well and acute care, manage chronic disease, and guide patients through childhood and adolescence.
Contribute to building pediatric practice within a family medicine clinic, quality measures, standardization of pediatric care processes, and transitions of care across the system.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.
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