Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Part Time 0.5FTE)

Denver Health | Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Part Time 0.5FTE)
Job Description

The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join our team in a part-time (0.5 FTE) faculty position within our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

About Denver Health

Established in 1860, Denver Health is an integrated health care system, nationally recognized for its passion and commitment in providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Denver Health is considered a national model of an integrated urban safety net health care system which includes inpatient care, emergency services, community and school-based health centers, public health, and an insurance plan. Denver Health serves the Rocky Mountain region as a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center and a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center.

About the Department

The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics includes a 10-bed PICU, 20-bed General Pediatrics service, Level III NICU, and Well-Baby Nursery. Denver Health also has a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care. Denver Health is a teaching affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Pediatrics Residency at Children's Hospital Colorado. Denver Health physician faculty have academic appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Teaching and Academic Environment

Education is a core component of our mission. Faculty serve as clinical educators for medical students, pediatric residents, and other learners. Denver Health is a highly sought-after training site for Children's Hospital Colorado residents because of its strong commitment to health equity, diverse patient population, and opportunities for graduated clinical autonomy. A CHCO Pediatric Chief Resident provides continuous on-site support, and senior residents rotating at Denver Health are selected based on demonstrated clinical excellence.

Position Highlights

This position will add a sixth pediatric critical care physician to our collaborative division, which currently comprises four full-time equivalent providers. The providers in the group share daytime on-site PICU coverage with after-hours home call. When the PICU census is low, clinical duties may flex to include daytime staffing of PICU stepdown or General Pediatrics patients.

Faculty members are encouraged to participate in:

• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Medical education and curriculum development

• Clinical and health services research

• Departmental and institutional leadership activities

Ideal Candidate

We seek a physician who is committed to advancing equitable pediatric care and thrives in a collaborative academic environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A passion for providing care to a medically underserved population

• A commitment to practicing and teaching evidence-based medicine

• Dedication to patient safety and enhancing hospital systems to improve patient outcomes

• An outstanding ability to collaborate within teams and identify creative solutions in a resource-limited care environment

• A high degree of ethical and professional conduct

Why Join Denver Health?

Joining Denver Health offers the opportunity to:

• Practice mission-driven medicine in a nationally recognized safety-net health system

• Care for a diverse and clinically complex patient population

• Teach and mentor future pediatricians and physician leaders

• Engage in meaningful quality improvement, patient safety, and scholarly activities

• Enjoy the lifestyle and outdoor opportunities that make Colorado an exceptional place to live and work

Interested applicants should apply online or submit CV to:
Aaron Ortiz, Director of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center