Interventional Radiologist

Located in the city of Denver, Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking an Interventional Radiologist to join our team.  We offer a stimulating and supportive environment that prioritizes both patient care and physician well-being in state-of-the-art facilities completely renovated in 2021: Interventional Radiology | Denver Health.    

Denver Health aims for a world-class interventional radiology (IR) division focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students and residents; and a research portfolio focused on collaboration with others inside and outside the department.  The IR section providers are comprised of four full time physicians and one nurse practitioner.  With two fluoroscopy suites and a third combined fluoroscopy-CT suite, the section provides the entire gamut of IR procedures including: interventional oncology, men’s and women’s health interventions, trauma mobilizations, superficial and deep venous interventions, and musculoskeletal and pain interventions.   Clinic and inpatient rounds ensure important longitudinal care for our patients. 

All faculty at Denver Health have faculty appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and are valued participants in University and Department of Radiology functions. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, the University, and other affiliate institutions. In addition to direct clinical care, expanded education roles and research opportunities are available for candidates that are interested.

Position Summary

Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking a board eligible or credentialed Interventional Radiologist to join the IR division at the level of an assistant, associate, or full professor, depending on the level of experience.   The candidate being sought will participate in the delivery of the full spectrum of interventional radiology services, including staffing of procedures, clinic, inpatient rounds, and multidisciplinary conferences.

Denver Health interventional radiologists actively participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, diagnostic radiology, and integrated and independent interventional radiology residents.  The section also serves as a training site for Red Rocks physician assistant students.  The IR section, and Department of Radiology as a whole, value patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with surgery, oncology, medicine, and other services.

Candidate Qualifications: 

• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification or eligibility in Interventional Radiology; eligibility for licensure in Colorado
• The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on experience. Experience/aspirations toward having a local and/or national reputation of clinical excellence, teaching, and scholarly excellence is preferred

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits:

This position is a full-time 100% IR position, which equates to four clinical days per week and Q4 home call coverage. 

Interventional radiology salaries are highly competitive. Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, a 457(b)-retirement savings program, and employer matching contributions. Full details are available online and from human resources.

Dedicated academic funds are provided for licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic expenditures.

Procedure for Candidacy:

All candidates are required to submit a CV and cover letter either by email to addresses below or candidates may easy apply directly to this opportunity on PracticeMatch. Receipt of CV and cover letter will be confirmed via email. 

Eric T. Aaltonen, MD MPH
Interventional Radiology Chief, Denver Health
eric.aaltonen@dhha.org

Aaron Ortiz
Manager, Provider Recruitment
aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

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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.