Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

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Job Summary

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Denver Health is seeking a full time BC/BE Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery with preferred experience in general reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, transgender/gender affirming care, and breast reconstruction.

DHHA has been certified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and is an affiliate hospital of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Health Sciences. DHHA offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric care as well as emergency, ambulatory and diagnostic services. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, DHHA provides over 300 million dollars in uncompensated care every year. DHHA is nationally renowned for its teaching, research, and trauma services.

The successful candidate will have completed a terminal medical degree (e.g. MD or DO), be BC/BE in Plastic Surgery, and a demonstrated ability in the practice of community based plastic and reconstructive surgery. Candidate will have an academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at an academic rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, commensurate with experience.

Become a part of this fast-paced, highly-experienced team in Colorado's top rated trauma hospital. Denver Health is situated in Denver, CO, one of the fastest growing cities in the Rocky Mountain Region. Plastic surgeons modify, improve, and reconstruct parts of the human body. Work with patients who have birth defects, as well as those recovering from injury/illness or those who want to improve or alter their physical appearance.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• 9.5% retirement match
• 34 days of paid time off per year (Vacation, holiday, CME time)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Medical student, resident and fellow teaching opportunities
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience at University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Located in Denver, CO with 400+ days of sunshine per year

Interested applicants should apply online or submit CV and Cover Letter to:

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Essential Functions:

• Perform invasive surgeries to correct physical deformities in patients (20%)
• Synthesize skin grafts or obtain them from recipient/donor (20%)
• Carry out pediatric plastic surgery to treat congenital defects such as cleft palate and polydactyly in children (20%)
• Perform microsurgery to transfer tissues to reconstruction sites (head/hand) where they are missing (20%)
• Administer non-surgical treatment to enhance outward beauty (10%)
• Examine and diagnose patients to identify an abnormality and determine suitable course of treatment (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years preferred

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.

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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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.