Neurosurgery Physician - Spine | Denver, CO

We are recruiting for a motivated Neurosurgery Physician - Spine | Denver, CO to join our team!

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Department

Neurosurgeons

Denver Health Medical Center in the heart of Downtown Denver, CO is recruiting for a Neurosurgeon with an emphasis in spine to join our level I academic medical center. The division encompasses broad based neurosurgery, including traumatic brain injury (in conjunction with our Level I trauma center), spine (elective and trauma), oncology, and neuro critical care. The successful incumbent will demonstrate the ability to balance and optimize call, clinic, ICU, teaching and research. The ideal candidate will be spine fellowship trained. Our team of 4 physicians and 10 advanced care providers provides high quality care to an urban underserved patent population in Denver, CO.

Our team is committed to excellent patient care at the states leading safety net institution. In addition to patient care we provide education to the next generation of healthcare professionals through our collaborative affiliation with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our team of 4 physicians and 10 advanced care providers provides high quality care to an urban underserved patent population in Denver, CO.

DHHA has been certified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. DHHA offers comprehensive medical, surgical and psychiatric care, as well as emergency, ambulatory and diagnostic services. With 525 licensed beds Denver Health Medical Center is one of the state's busiest hospitals with more than 26,000 admissions annually. DHHA has been recognized by the University Hospital Consortium as having one of the lowest observed to expected mortality rates in the country (Ranked #5 out of 121 academic health centers). As Colorado's premier safety net institution, DHHA offers unique clinical and academic opportunities addressing the needs of our patient population. Our surgical team is nationally renowned for teaching, research and trauma services. DHHA is an affiliate hospital of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Health Sciences and all DHHA faculty will have an academic appointment through the school of medicine.

Key Benefits of this Position :

• Academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Hospital employed model with competitive salary
• 9.5% employer retirement match
• 34 days of paid time off (vacation, holiday & CME)
• Collaborative group practice at busy Level I trauma center

Interested candidates can apply online and may also send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to :

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment

Denver Health Medical Center

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

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Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$538,600.00 - $752,200.00 / yr

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.