Emergency Medicine Physician - Clinical Informatics

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The Department of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health is recruiting a full-time academic emergency physician to join our core clinical operations team with a primary focus on Clinical Informatics. Candidates must have fellowship training or equivalent experience and demonstrated accomplishment in Clinical Informatics.

Faculty at Denver Health are expected to be highly motivated, collaborative academicians who contribute meaningfully to our mission of "Serving Our Patients and Leading Our Specialty." Our recruitment process places a strong emphasis on teamwork, alignment with departmental values, and engagement across the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of our department.

This position reports directly to the Chair of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health. As a full-time academic faculty member at the sponsoring institution for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, the role carries a significant emphasis on scholarship, teaching, and mentorship. Faculty are also expected to contribute actively to the academic mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

The emergency department (ED) at Denver Health includes a 44-bed adult ED with an additional 13-bed adult low acuity zone, a 19-bed pediatric ED and urgent care, and a 23-bed CDU providing observation medicine. With a combined annual census of more than 115,000 patients from highly diverse cultures and backgrounds, the ED at Denver Health is the second busiest in Colorado. The Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health is a Level 1 adult and Level 2 pediatric trauma referral center for the Rocky Mountain Region. Additionally, the acuity managed by the adult ED is high, with a 25% admission rate. Staffing in the adult and pediatric EDs is provided by board-certified emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents and subspecialty fellows, and advanced practice providers. Strong and extremely collaborative relationships exist among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and consultative services.

Denver Health is a large urban health care center that is proud to serve as a primary Anchor Institution to the Denver metropolitan area and its diverse community. Denver Health is a major academic affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (based at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus), and the home institution for the best-in-class Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine. All faculty ultimately report to the Chair of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health, contributing to the mission of patient care, educational, research, and professional development, and have meaningful responsibilities and faculty appointments in the School of Medicine's academic Department of Emergency Medicine.

As an institution, Denver Health is a nationally recognized integrated health care system that includes: a large safety-net acute-care hospital, an acclaimed Level 1 trauma center (Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center), a large network of community health centers, the city and county public health department (Denver Public Health), the sole city-wide advanced life support EMS agency (Denver Paramedics) and a regional poison center (Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center). Denver Health is a profoundly mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvement and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare.

Denver Health and the Department of Emergency Medicine are profoundly committed to our community and workforce. This position is a key member of our department and is expected to take an active role in our commitment to creating an environment for patients and staff where richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. Our department is committed to finding innovative ways to meet the needs of our patients, and each other as coworkers - we strive to do so with respect, kindness, and open minds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1)Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, serve as teachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health, and provide education for post graduate medical trainees.

Focus on Superior Patient Care by (1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine, (2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions, (3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access, (4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service, and (5) participate in or support education and research.

Model and drive Equity-Informed Culture by (1) demonstrating behaviors and practices to ensure inclusive communication and (2) collaborating with individuals of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.

Collaborate on Care Delivery by (1) including staff, other physicians, and management in both service and patient care improvements, (2) treat all members with respect, (3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct, and (4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals.

Listen and Communicate by (1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner, (2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals, and (3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.

Take Ownership by (1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality, (2) working to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements, and (3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.

Quality Metrics by (1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures, (2) embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service, and organizational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school (required). Board Eligible/Certified in Emergency Medicine (required). Subspecialty training, fellowship or advanced education (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 and 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, 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.

Computers and Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required). Epic experience (preferred).

Certificates, Licenses and Registration

Medical license to practice in State of Colorado (required).

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Benefits

• 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.