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Job Summary

Denver Health Medical Center is currently recruiting for a part-time (3-4 days/week) Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to join our group of 18 physicians and 30 advanced care providers practicing in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience. Our OB/Gyn team is a single integrated obstetrical service that averages 3,600 delivers per year, 40,000 prenatal visits, and 10,000 ultrasounds a year. All high-risk women are seen in the Denver Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. Denver Health is an essential teaching site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the position includes an unmodified appointment at the University of Colorado. Residents at the University of Colorado spend approximately one third of their time at Denver Health, and third and UC School of Medicine students do rotations at Denver Health.

The position does not have the expectation of participation in in-house, on-call duties.

Our Denver Health obstetrics team has a strong infrastructure for clinical research, having been a participant in the MFMU during the last cycle. Our team also has a strong interest in perinatal mental health and addiction medicine in collaboration with our colleagues in psychiatry. We currently have multiple funded studies related to clinical obstetrics and perinatal mental health. We have an active and growing perinatal addiction medicine service, with a family medicine/addiction medicine specialist who attends in the High Risk OB clinic. We have a psychiatrist who attends a High Risk OB clinic one day per week and licensed clinical psychologists who attend our Women's clinic every day.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• Academic appointment at the University of Colorado
• Resident and medical student teaching opportunities
• Exceptional infrastructure for research and academic time
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Malpractice coverage through the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act
• Relocation assistance

Denver Health is a fully integrated network of 9 community health centers, 17 school based clinics, and a Level I 525-licensed bed hospital with a mission of providing access to quality preventative, acute, and chronic healthcare for all citizens of Denver regardless of ability to pay. Physicians interested in practicing and teaching in a dynamic, state of the art health care delivery system are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit CV to:
John P. Curtin, M.D.,

Director, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Denver Health Medical Center

Essential Functions:

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results. (25%)
• Treat patients with complicated and high-risk pregnancies. (25%)
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  (25%)
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. (10%)
• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as n eeded to preserv patients' health and deliver babies safely. (10%)
• Participate in or support education and research. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school Required

Licenses:

Colorado medical license required.

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; 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.
• 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.
• Computer skills 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.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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