Rheumatology Physician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$202,600 - $260,500

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Rheumatology Physician to join its rheumatology division and participate on the clinical practice team in collaboration with the division chief. The physician diagnoses and treats a wide range of rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders. The role includes patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning and follow-up, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, participation in clinical research, and keeping current with developments in rheumatology. The position is a regular, day-shift role. Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system. The organization offers a broad benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, retirement contributions, health coverage, well-being programs, tuition assistance, professional development, and loan-forgiveness support.

Requirements

Doctorate degree.
State Medical Board MD-Physician license.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Knowledge of and interest in multidisciplinary ambulatory care; ability to work in teams and motivate physicians and other providers to improve quality, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of staff and with administration.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and teaching/coaching skills.
Ability to manage and direct medical staff while providing quality medical care, and to analyze, interpret, and act on relevant clinical and financial data.
Ability to receive detailed information orally and express or exchange ideas verbally.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and social skills.
Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to accept and implement change.
Demonstrated history of positive collegial relationships with colleagues, support staff, providers, administrators, and patients.
Ability to interface with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient consultations, medical evaluations, and diagnostic tests to determine the causes of rheumatological conditions.
Create and implement personalized treatment plans, which may include medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Conduct follow-up appointments to monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive patient care.
Participate in clinical research studies to advance understanding of rheumatological conditions and treatment options.
Stay up to date with developments in rheumatology research and treatment options.
Participate on the clinical practice team in collaboration with the rheumatology division chief.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Immediate retirement-plan eligibility, with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 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 or perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, with internal career-growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student-loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.