We are recruiting for a Noninvasive Cardiology Physician to join our team!
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DepartmentCardiology Physicians
Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO is recruiting for a full-timeNon-Invasive Cardiologist to join our collaborative and collegial team ofphysicians to work in the area of clinical cardiology and cardiac imaging.Candidates should have experience in advanced echocardiographic techniques,including transesophageal and stress echocardiography, 3Dechocardiography, and strain imaging. This position is also responsible forduties as a general cardiologist. Activities include over-reading stresstests, ECG and remote monitoring interpretation, and clinical cardiologyservices (inpatient and outpatient). Denver Health is an integratedclinical program with the University of Colorado, and this position includessupervision of cardiology fellows. Faculty academic rank is commensurate withexperience and qualifications. Candidates must be Board Certified or BoardEligible to be considered. Level II echo training is required. Level IIIand/or NBE certification as well as nuclear experience is a plus.
Our expanding Heart and Vascular Team includes 3 interventional cardiologistsand a 24/7 STEMI program, 2 electrophysiologists providing comprehensiverhythm management and Watchman devices, 7 noninvasive physicians and 5advanced practice providers. Our cardiology group provides 24 hour inpatientCCU and consultative cardiology care on a teaching service.
Our mission is to prevent heart disease, help our patients maintain aheart-healthy lifestyle and provide advanced cardiovascular care for all.Denver Health treats a broad range of disorders of the heart and circulatorysystem and offers a comprehensive array of cutting-edge diagnostics as well astherapeutic tests and procedures.
We've been recognized by thefor advanced achievement in the prevention andtreatment of heart failure. Theis designated for hospitals implementing specific quality improvement measuresoutlined by the American Heart Association and American College of CardiologyFoundation. The national designation is in part due to our team'sresearch-based guidelines that speed patient recovery and improve patientresults (improved patient outcomes).
Our noninvasive cardiologists are expected to diagnose illnesses, prescribeand administer treatment for people suffering from injury and/or disease andprovide care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. All serve asfaculty members of the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. Corenoninvasive cardiology responsibilities include inpatient clinical care,including primary and consultative care of critically ill patients, andoutpatient clinical care. In addition, the noninvasive cardiologist willinterpret stress tests, ecgs, Holter/Event monitors as well asnoninvasive cardiac imaging services such as echo, nuclear, CT and MRI,based on an individual's training and expertise.
Interested applicants can submit CV to:Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider RecruitmentDenver Health Medical Center
Responsibilities1. Scholarly Activity, including Clinical Research and Educationalactivities. Time allocated above 10% will be based on ability to bring inexternal grant funding to cover this time. 2. Physicians at Denver Health arefaculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine serve asteachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health and provideeducation for post graduate medical trainees. 3. Focus on Superior PatientCare by 1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the artmedicine; 2) encourage increased patient understanding, invol ement incare, and treatment decisions; 3) achieve and maintain optimal patientaccess; 4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service; and5) participate in or support education and research. 4. Collaborate on CareDelivery by 1) including staff, other physicians and management in bothservice and patient care improvements; 2) treat all members withrespect; 3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professionalconduct; and 4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals. 5.Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear andtimely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to providecare consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide and acceptfeedback in a respectful manner from all staff. 6. Take Ownership by 1)providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality; 2)work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with alllegal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improve the efficiencyand economic aspects of your practice. 7. Quality Metrics. 1) Focus onclinically relevant outcome measures; 2) Change by embracing innovationsto continuously improve patient care, service and organizational efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles,procedures and techniques. 2. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agentsused in patient treatment. 3. Able to effectively manage and direct medicalstaff support activities while providing quality medical care. 4. Able toreceive detailed information through oral communications; express orexchange ideas by verbal communications. 5. Excellent written and verbalcommunications, listening, and social skills. 6. Able to interacteffectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnicbackgrounds, skill levels and value systems. 7. Performs in a tactful andprofessional manner. 8. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.