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Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM), is seeking a clinically skilled and experienced leader, clinician, educator, and scholar, for the position of Director of Service of General Pediatrics in the department of Ambulatory Care Services.
The Director of Service of General Pediatrics (DOS) will be an individual who has a passion for providing outstanding care to the underserved, a desire to improve health care systems and processes, the ability to mentor faculty in research and quality improvement activities, the leadership skills to engage staff at all levels, and an enduring commitment to training the next generation of physicians and other health care professionals. The DOS oversees: 3 large pediatric community health center clinics,19 school-based health centers (including their co-located behavioral health staff), a variety of community/public health programs overseen by the division (including the mobile health units), nurse family partnership, the community health immunization program, the SAFE center for children who have suffered from abuse or neglect, and academic mentorship for outpatient pediatricians working in any department at Denver Health. The DOS has 7 direct reports, oversees a division of 75 providers (half of whom are advanced practice providers), a total of 207 staff, and a budget of $45 million.
The DOS will be a mid-career to senior faculty member, qualified to be appointed to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Pediatrics at the CUSOM. The Director should have a demonstrated reputation of excellence in clinical care, teaching, professionalism, leadership, mentorship, and scholarship.
Denver Health strongly supports diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
For those interested in applying for this position, please submit a letter of interest and C.V. to: Simon Hambidge, MD, PhD, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Denver Health; Email: simon.hambidge@dhha.org. Questions about the position may also be directed to the email.
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Application Process
For those interested in applying for this position, please submit a letter of interest and C.V. to: Simon Hambidge, MD, PhD, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Denver Health; Email: simon.hambidge@dhha.org. Questions about the position may also be directed to the email.
About the Organization
Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years since its founding in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the community. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents — at every point in their lives, from primary, specialty and acute care services such as Urgent Care, Emergency and Trauma. In addition, Denver Health delivers broad care across the community through the Denver Health Paramedics, the Public Health Institute, School-based Health Centers at Denver Public Schools, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety center, and more.
As a comprehensive, integrated health system, we provide hospital and emergency care to our patients. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting.
Contact Name
Aaron Ortiz
Contact Phone
303-602-4992
Contact Email
aaron.ortiz@dhha.org
