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Job Summary

The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join our program.  As a teaching affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, all of Denver Health's inpatient pediatric services are staffed by residents from Children's Hospital Colorado and all of our faculty have academic appointments.  80% of the neurologist's clinical deployment will be based at Denver Health (DH) with 20% at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). 

Clinical responsibilities at DH will include approximately 4 clinic sessions per week, serving as primary attending for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), inpatient consultations, and sharing daytime on-call responsibilities with the department's second pediatric neurologist (call includes weekdays and approximately one weekend per month; no overnight call responsibilities unless attending on EMU).  Clinical responsibilities at CHCO will include staffing 1 day (2 sessions) of clinic per week.

The neurologist will be expected to supervise and teach pediatric residents, including when attending on the DH EMU and when serving as an inpatient consultant or clinic preceptor.  Participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and/or education projects is strongly encouraged, and expected for those considering academic promotion.      

As Colorado's essential safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is an integrated academic health care system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 18 school-based health centers, 10 family health centers, a public health department, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.  Denver Health's Department of Inpatient Pediatrics oversees a Well-Baby Nursery, 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 28-bed General Pediatrics ward, 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Neurology, and Child Life programs. 

Denver Health strongly supports workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements:

BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology; fellowship training in Pediatric Epileptology required A passion caring for medically underserved patients in a resource-limited practice setting Excellent clinical teaching and mentorship skills  Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology with demonstrated areas of interest BLS and PALS certification

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to:

Brett Leggett, MD

Director, Inpatient Pediatrics

Denver Health Medical Center

brett.leggett@dhha.org

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Essential Functions:

• Treat seizures, muscle problems, headaches, behavioral disorders, malformations, genetic conditions, autoimmune problems, tumors and any other symptoms resulting from neurological problems. (60%)
• Order and interpret necessary tests, advise parents and caregivers of outcomes and possible treatments. (30%)
• Collaborate with other specialists to provide the highest level care. (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent and Board Certified.
  Required

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association 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).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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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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