Department Chair of Inpatient Pediatrics

Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine (UCSOM), is seeking a clinically skilled and experienced leader, educator, scholar, and communicator to serve as the Department Chair of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health Medical Center.

About the Role:

The Department Chair oversees all care delivered by the Department of Inpatient Pediatrics and provides overall leadership, including:

• Strategic planning & leadership – Setting the direction for clinical and academic excellence.
• Clinical services – Overseeing patient care in the pediatric inpatient service, PICU, NICU, and newborn nursery.
• Faculty development – Supporting and mentoring medical staff.
• Medical education – Enhancing pediatric residency training and collaboration with UCSOM.
• Business performance – Managing departmental resources efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Board certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Leadership experience in a hospital-based pediatric care setting.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research.

About Denver Health:

Denver Health is an integrated healthcare system nationally recognized for its commitment to exceptional patient care, serving as a safety net hospital for the community. It provides:

• Inpatient & emergency services
• Community & school-based health centers
• Correctional care & addiction treatment
• Public health initiatives & an insurance plan

Commitment to Medical Education:

As a major teaching affiliate of UCSOM, Denver Health plays a key role in training the next generation of pediatricians. Key educational features include:

• Academic appointments – Denver Health faculty hold full-time academic roles at UCSOM.
• Residency training – One-third of University of Colorado Pediatric Residency Program training occurs at Denver Health.
• Affiliate Vice-Chair Opportunity – Subject to approval, the Director may serve as Affiliate Vice-Chair of the UCSOM Department of Pediatrics.

Current Inpatient Pediatrics Team:

The department is supported by a robust provider team, including:

• NICU: 5 neonatologists, 4 APPs, 4 neonatal hospitalists
• Well-Baby Nursery: 2 pediatric hospitalists, 4 APPs
• Wards: 2 pediatric hospitalists
• PICU: 5 pediatric intensivists

Pediatric Subspecialty Support:

Additional support is provided through the Surgery and Medicine departments, including:

• 1 Pediatric Epileptologist/Neurologist
• Pediatric surgeons and subspecialists in ENT, neurosurgery, orthopedics, psychiatry, and medical toxicology

Reporting Structure:

The Director of Inpatient Pediatrics reports to the Chief Medical Officer of Denver Health and collaborates closely with the Chair of Pediatrics at UCSOM for academic roles and responsibilities.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter no later than March 4, 2025, to:

Procedures for candidacy:

Interested applicants should submit CV and Cover Letter to the Denver Health Manager of Provider Recruitment for consideration no later than March 4, 2025.
Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center
Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

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Denver Health is a nationally recognized integrated healthcare system committed to providing exceptional care to the communities it serves. As a leading urban safety net health system, Denver Health is considered a national model for delivering high-quality, accessible care.

Comprehensive Healthcare Network

Denver Health’s system includes:

• A 525-bed acute care hospital with newly designed adult and pediatric emergency departments
• A Level I Trauma Center with one of the nation’s best trauma survival rates
• A 911 paramedic system
• Nine community health centers & 19 school-based clinics
• The Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
• A 100-bed non-medical detoxification center
• Dedicated psychiatric emergency services
• Correctional care facilities
• The Rocky Mountain Center for Medical Response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties, and Epidemics
• An HMO, providing comprehensive healthcare coverage

Academic Excellence & Leadership Opportunity

Denver Health maintains a formal affiliation with the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM), with faculty holding full-time academic appointments. The Chair of Inpatient Pediatrics will play a pivotal role in shaping the department’s scholarly and educational programs, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in both clinical care and academic pursuits.

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.