Pulmonology General Physician

We are recruiting for a motivated Pulmonology General Physician to join our team!

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Department

Pulmonary Physicians

Job Summary

Pulmonologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with severe or chronic breathing issues. They are trained in internal medicine and the cardio-pulmonary system. Pulmonologists are experts in diagnosing and treating structural, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic respiratory disorders.

Essential Functions:

• Perform specialized diagnostic procedures to analyze samples from the lining of the lungs and other areas (20%)
• Meet with patients to assess symptoms and understand their health concerns (20%)
• Diagnose and treating temporary or chronic conditions (20%)
• Record accurate notes on patient treatment, medications and testing (20%)
• Collaborate with cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons when it is necessary for patient treatment (10%)
• Use diagnostic technology to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases, including CT scans, ultrasounds, bronchoscopies and chest fluoroscopies. (10%)
• Refer patients to other specialists for surgeries or other treatments (0%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required

Work Experience:

• less than 1 year Relevant experience Required

Licenses:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• 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.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$274,200.00 - $360,200.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

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.