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Job Summary

The Department of OB/GYN at Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) seeks an enthusiastic and skilled Urogynecologist to join the OBGYN Urogynecology Division. The role involves providing clinical expertise and evidence-based high-quality care, surgical mentorship to junior faculty, contributing to research endeavors, fostering education for medical students, resident physicians and other learners in a collaborative  environment.  We seek candidates whose clinical experience, dedication to teaching, interest in research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.
 

About the OB/GYN department: DHMC is a teaching hospital located in the heart of Denver.  It is a 525 -bed hospital with Trauma 1 level designation and level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  The department of OB/GYN provides full scope obstetric and gynecologic care through a collaborative integrated service model working with OB/GYN physicians, subspecialists, certified nurse midwives, and Family Medicine physicians.  We deliver approximately 4,000 patients per year, which is nearly half of all births in the city of Denver. The GYN service provides comprehensive care performing over 1,300 inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures per year. We serve a diverse patient population where most of our patients identify as Hispanic/Latina, and our patients speak over 23 different languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead urogynecologic care within the OB/GYN Department at Denver Health under the guidance of departmental leadership.
• Collaborate with OB/GYN leaders to enhance patient access, improve surgical care, and advance clinical research.
• Direct clinical services, professional performance, and physician practice within the Urogynecology Division.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, such as interventional radiology and urology teams, to enhance multidisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain standards of excellence in urogynecology, ensuring adherence to performance metrics, patient safety protocols, and clinical outcome assessments.
• Promote research, scholarly activities, and teaching initiatives within the Division, emphasizing medical student and resident education.
• Maintain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, fostering collaboration and cross-coverage within an academic setting.
   

Academic affiliation and medical education: DHMC serves as one of the three clinical sites for the highly competitive University of Colorado OB/GYN residency program which trains 9 residents per year.  In addition, DHMC is the clinical site for many medical programs including the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, emergency medical services, and others.  DHMC is formally affiliated with the University of Colorado, School of Medicine where all faculty have full-time academic appointments.
 

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an OB/GYN Accredited Residency Program and relevant Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship.
• Board certification/board eligibility in OBGYN.
• Medical license to practice in the State of Colorado.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in an inclusive environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including up to 27 paid days off per year, retirement plan contributions, medical plans, tuition reimbursement, childcare discount programs, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and participation in clinical advancement programs.
• Active participation in resident and medical student education.
• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, vibrant neighborhoods, natural beauty, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. 

Interested applicants should apply online and may submit CV to:

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment

Denver Health Medical Center

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Essential Functions:

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results. (25%)
• Treat diseaes of female organs.
  (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

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year Directly related experience

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board 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

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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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