We are recruiting for a motivated Emergency Medicine Physician - Physician Scientist Social Emergency Medicine to join our team!

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DepartmentEmergency Department Physician

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health is recruiting a full-time academic emergency physician scientist to serve as a core member of our research program with focus on Social Emergency Medicine. Preference will be given to individuals who have advanced training, dedicated interest, and a track record of accomplishment in this area. Faculty are expected to be highly motivated and engaged academicians, robustly contributing to, and aligned with, our departmental mission of 'Serving Our Patients and Leading Our Specialty.' As such, our recruitment will place a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

This faculty position will directly report to the Director of Emergency Medicine Research and ultimately to the Chair of Emergency Medicine at Denver Health. As a full-time academic faculty position, based at the sponsoring institution for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, there will be a heavy emphasis on, and expectation for, scholarship/research, teaching, and education, particularly in Social Emergency Medicine. All faculty are expected to contribute and promote in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medici

The emergency department (ED) at Denver Health includes a 57-bed adult ED, a 19-bed pediatric ED and urgent care, and a 23-bed CDU providing observation medicine. With a combined annual census of more than 100,000 patient visits from highly diverse cultures and backgrounds, the ED at Denver Health is the second busiest in Colorado. The Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health is a Level 1 adult and Level 2 pediatric trauma referral center for the Rocky Mountain Region. Additionally, the acuity managed by the adult ED is high, with a 25% admission rate. Staffing in the adult and pediatric EDs is provided by board-eligible or board-certified emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents and subspecialty fellows, and advanced practice providers. Strong and extremely collaborative relationships exist among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and consultative services.

As an institution, Denver Health is a nationally recognized integrated health care system that serves as the primary Anchor Institution to the Denver metropolitan area and its diverse community. Included in our system is a large safety-net acute-care hospital, with our acclaimed Level 1 Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center, a large network of community health centers, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, the sole city-wide advanced life support EMS agency (Denver Paramedics) and Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center. Denver Health is a profoundly mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last 10 years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvement and is nationally recognized for its implementation of lean principles in healthcare.

Denver Health and the Department of Emergency Medicine are firmly committed to diversity of our workforce. As medical providers, we are passionate about serving our diverse patient population and providing them with the best care. To achieve this, we dedicate significant resources as a team to incorporate cultural responsiveness, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our work. This position will be a key member of our department and is expected to take an active role in our commitment to creating an environment for patients and staff where ri hness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. Our department is committed to finding innovative ways to meet the needs of our patients, and each other as colleagues - we strive to do so with respect, kindness, and open mindedness.

Interested applicants can apply online or submit CV/Cover Letter to: Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment Denver Health Medical Center Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, serve as teachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health, and provide education for post graduate medical trainees. Focus on Superior Patient Care by (1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine, (2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions, (3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access, (4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service, and (5) participate in or support education and research. Model and drive Equity-Informed Culture by (1) demonstrating behaviors and practices to ensure inclusive communication and (2) collaborating with individuals of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Collaborate on Care Delivery by (1) including staff, other physicians, and management in both service and patient care improvements, (2) treat all members with respect, (3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct, and (4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals. Listen and Communicate by (1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner, (2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals, and (3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff. Take Ownership by (1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality, (2) working to ensure personal, d