We are recruiting for a Physician - Vascular Surgeon to join our team!

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　　DepartmentGeneral & Trauma Surgeons

　　Job Summary

　　Denver Health is recruiting a Vascular Surgeon to join our team! Physiciansand surgeons diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer treatment, andmaintain appropriate follow up for people suffering from injury and/ordisease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, andorder, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Surgeons specialize in thetreatment of injury, disease, and deformity through operations. Thisposition is associated with a faculty appointment at the University ofColorado School of Medicine.The Vascular Surgery Service at Denver Health performs over 200 operationsannually, including trauma, emergent, urgent, and elective surgery.There is a wide range of vascular surgeries performed, including a mix ofboth endovascular and open vascular surgeries. The vascular surgery servicealso involves oversight of our vascular lab, which performs over 400 studiesannually, and coordination of patient care with both interventionalradiology and interventional cardiology, according to a standardized,shared triage schedule for endovascular cases.

　　The Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health is an internationallyrenowned, American College of Surgeons Level I adult and Level II pediatrictrauma center, with over 3,000 patient evaluations annually. Among otherservices, the trauma center specializes in retrograde balloon occlusion ofthe aorta, complex pelvic fracture management and extra-corporeal membraneoxygenation. The Trauma Center is actively engaged in a number of researchprojects, and publishes over 200 peer reviewed articles annually.The Denver Health Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is atwenty-three-bed intensive care unit staffed by surgeons who are boardcertified in surgical critical care. Patient acuity is high and involvesderangement of multiple organ system simultaneously. The SICU is the primarysite for both our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical CareFellowships.Denver Health serves as a satellite site for several fellowships, residencyprograms, and medical schools; education of residents is a coreresponsibility of our surgical faculty.

　　Benefits of practicing for Denver Health include:* Competitive salary/benefits* Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene,diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year* Academic appointment with the University of Colorado School of Medicine* Mission driven, compassionate care of an underserved patient population

　　Denver Health provides exemplary care for all, regardless of ability to payand is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. AsColorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is Colorado'sleading provider of undeserved care.

　　Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities of this position include:a. Attending on vascular surgery service, including outpatient clinics andcoordination of care, inpatient service (primary and consultationpatients), inpatient vascular surgery consults, and trauma,emergent, urgent, and elective vascular surgeries.b. Participation in night and weekend endovascular and open vascular call.c. Elective vascular surgery practice including elective clinics, operatingroom blocks, outreach, and program development.d. Medical Director of the Vascular lab, including oversight of personnel,standard development and maintenance, and scheduling.e. Surgical Director of the Vascular Surgery Center, including coordinationand triage of shared outpat ent and inpatient (non-trauma) cases with bothinterventional radiology and interventional cardiology.f. Coordination with other services (e.g., trauma, obstetrics,renal) to develop robust relationships, practice management guidelines,and standard workflow for shared disease processes.2. Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University ofColorado School of Medicine serve as teachers for students seeking clinicalexperience at Denver Health and provide education for post graduate medicaltrainees.3. Focus on Superior Patient Care by: 1) practicing evidence-based,high-quality state-of-the art medicine; 2) encourage increased patientunderstanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3)achieve and maintain optimal patient access; 4) insist on departmentalfocus on superior patient service; and 5) participate in or supporteducation a4. Collaborate on Care Delivery by 1) including staff, other physiciansand management in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treat allmembers with respect; 3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical andprofessional conduct; and 4) behave in a manner consistent with DenverHealth g5. Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clearand timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed toprovide care consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide andaccept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.6. Take Ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality andservice quality; 2) work to ensure personal, departmental andorganization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice.