Rheumatology Physician

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Job Summary

In collaboration with Denver Health's rheumatology division chief, any rheumatologist employed at Denver Health is responsible for participation on the clinical practice team. Rheumatology Physicians are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions, including arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders.

Essential Functions:

• Conducting patient consultations, medical evaluations, and diagnostic tests to determine the underlying causes of rheumatological conditions (20%)
• Creating and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients, which may include medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes (20%)
• Conducting follow-up appointments to monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary (20%)
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care for patients (20%)
• Participating in clinical research studies to advance our understanding of rheumatological conditions and treatment options (10%)
• Staying up-to-date with the latest developments in rheumatology research and treatment options (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience:

Licenses:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and interest in multi-disciplinary ambulatory care, ability to work in teams and motivate physicians and other providers to improve quality, patient experience and operational efficiency.
• 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.
• Ability to interface with electronic health record systems required.

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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 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.