Rheumatology Physician

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

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 consultations and evaluations, personalized treatment planning and follow-up, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, clinical research participation, and keeping current with developments in rheumatology. The position is a regular day-shift role with a stated salary range of $202,600 to $260,500 per year.

Requirements

Doctorate degree.
Required physician license from a State Medical Board.
Required Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge 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 staff and 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.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and social skills.
Ability to interact effectively with people from varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and to accept and implement change.
Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations 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 underlying 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 healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists 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.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including 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, 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 on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program with shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.