Nephrology and Hypertension Physician

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Job Summary

Under general supervision of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of Nephrology patients in the chronic dialysis unit, nephrology clinic and hospital service. Works with clinical staff, fellows, and attending physicians to provide Nephrology care with an emphasis in chronic kidney disease and dialysis. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. (10%)
• Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract. (5%)
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. (5%)
• Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. (5%)
• Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital. (5%)
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. (5%)
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. (5%)
• Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure. (5%)
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. (5%)
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. (5%)
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results. (5%)
• Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems. (5%)
• Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk. (5%)
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases. (5%)
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. (5%)
• Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals. (5%)
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury. (5%)
• Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. (5%)
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board 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.

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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.

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.