Division Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

We are recruiting for a motivated Division Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine to join our team!

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Job Description

Job Summary

In collaboration with the Department of Medicine Chair, the Division chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is responsible for oversight of a clinical practice team, and is responsible for oversight of site management team, and all the clinical (licensed) providers on staff.

Essential Functions
:

• Clinical Practice - Maintains an active primary care clinical practice in discipline. Leads by example in achieving own clinical practice productivity, quality goals and patient satisfaction (50%)

• Operations, Works with designated Directors of Service in oversight of operations of the clinical team, including productivity, quality of care, patient experience and staff / provider engagement. Monitors and aligns performance with Denver Health strategic pillars. Assists in recruiting providers. Supervises clinic practice manager, and all providers in the practice. (20%)

• Scholarly Activity, including Clinical Research and Educational activities. Time allocated above 10% will be based on ability to bring in external grant funding to cover this time. Works with Director of service to support relevant academic work at clinical site. (30%)

Education
:

• Doctorate Degree Required and

• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program ABIM certification in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Required

Work Experience
:

• 4-6 years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading initiatives at the clinic or division level, or oversight of advanced practice providers. Required and

• Eligible for appointment as either Associate Professor of Medicine or Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
  Required

Licenses
:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and

• DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Oversee the administrative, professional, clinical, financial and educational activities of the Division.

• Communicate effectively with a wide variety staff and 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 and financial 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.

• Oversight of graduate medical education in the Division

• Support and maintain faculty development, recruitment and succession plans. Coordinate financial impact analysis of plans with administration.

• Encourage participation in research and conference attendance to enhance the reputation of the department.

• Ensure the department's compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and hospital policies.

• Coach, mentor, and develop others to build internal capabilities and the talent that facilitates success.

• Create, implement and maintain defined objectives for Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care services for clinical improvement, growth, and the expansion of services as needed.

• Computer skills required.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

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 Eco Pass (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

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