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Department
PediatriciansJob 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 Healthis 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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Work Type
RegularSalary
$209,200.00 - $258,200.00 / yrBenefits
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
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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