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Job Summary
Westside Health Center at Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Director (Internal Medicine physician) for our adult internal medicine clinic. The Medical Director manages the staff and operation of a clinic or group of clinics at Denver Health in collaboration with other Medical Directors and Department Chairs. It includes direct supervision of physicians and advanced practice providers within assigned clinics. The position works closely with clinic leadership to ensure smooth daily operations and is responsible for monitoring clinical performance, ensuring productivity, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role includes performing approved direct patient care, coordination with specialists and medical procedures. FTE allocated to this position depends on number of yearly visits and overall budget.

Interested applicants should apply online and may send CV/Cover Letter to:
George Clem, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

george.clem@dhha.org

Essential Functions:

Performs privileged procedures as outlined in the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Medical Staff Departments of Family Medicine, GIM and Pediatrics Clinical Privileges documentation. 

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years of outpatient clinic experience with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading initiatives at the clinic or division level, or oversight of advanced practice providers.  Eligible for appointment or promotion to Assistant professor in their department. 

Licenses:

• MD/DO Required State of Colorado
• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) in Internal Medicine required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Has adequate knowledge and skill of all privileged procedures as outlined in the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Medical Staff  Privileges documentation. 

Knowledge and interest in multi-disciplinary ambulatory care, ability to work in teams and motivate physicians and other providers to improve quality, patient experience and operational efficiency. 

Communicate effectively with a wide variety of staff as well as administration. 

Possess critical thinking, analytical and teaching/coaching skills. 

Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff while providing quality medical care 

Able to analyze, interpret and act upon relevant clinical, financial and quality improvement data that pertain to the practice. 

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. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 

Ability to accept and implement change. 

Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, providers, administrators and patients. 

Participation and leadership in programming and projects with reach  beyond the home clinic; e.g. QI work, special projects, grant work, work with non-DH agencies such as State/Local 

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Benefits

• Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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