Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Denver Health Medical Center, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) are recruiting for a physician in general Obstetrics and Gynecology to join our team at Denver Health Medical Center. The successful physician will provide direct patient care and attending supervision of residents and medical students on the inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynecology services, including night and weekend in house call. The successful candidate must be eligible or ABOG certified and will also have an academic appointment at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Candidate must have an active or be eligible to obtain Colorado medical license and be eligible for privileges at Denver Health Medical Center. Denver Health delivers inclusive care to a diverse patient population of over 210,000 patients. Patients served by the OB-GYN Department speak over 23 different languages, most commonly Spanish.

The Department of OB-GYN delivers an integrated service model. Denver Health provides ~40,000 prenatal visits per year done at 11 clinic sites. The prenatal visits are performed by OB-GYN physicians, Certified Nurse-Midwives, reproductive health Nurse Practitioners, Family Medicine Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, who work collaboratively to deliver the right care for each patient. Denver Health has a high-risk obstetrical service that accepts referrals from clinics outside our Denver Health network. There are approximately 4,000 deliveries per year, which is ~1/3 of the deliveries of Denver residents. Denver Health has a level 3 nursery, in house 24/7 anesthesiology coverage, and staffs 15 beds for labor and delivery.

The Gynecology Service provides 18,000 visits per year and ~800 surgeries per year. Denver Health offers comprehensive reproductive healthcare services involving multidisciplinary teams, which include gynecologic oncology and gender affirmation services in our LGBTQ+ Center of Excellence. There are three dedicated Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics in the Denver Health system located throughout the Denver-metro area, providing over 60,000 visits annually.

Denver Health is formally affiliated with the University of Colorado, School of Medicine where all faculty have full-time academic appointments. Denver Health is an essential teaching site for the School of Medicine. OB-GYN residents do approximately 1/3 of their clinical work at Denver Health. The Department serves additional learners – family medicine residents, emergency medicine residents, medical students, nurse-midwife students, psychology interns, and nurse practitioner students. Diversity is a key component of excellence at Denver Health, and the OB-GYN Department supports the value of diversity among faculty, staff and students and actively seeks diversity among applicants and employees. Applicants from marginalized groups will be given special consideration during the application process.

Benefits of practicing at Denver Health include:

• Academic affiliations with the University of Colorado
• Resident and medical student teaching opportunities
• Competitive salary/benefits
• 9.5% employer retirement match 
• 34 paid days off per year (Holiday, PTO, CME)
• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year 
• Denver Health is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare organization and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Physicians interested in this position should apply online or submit CV and cover letter to: 
Aaron Ortiz, Manager, Provider Recruitment 
Aaron.Ortiz@dhha.org 
(303) 602-4992

Denver, CO where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods and natural beauty combine for the worlds most spectacular playgrounds.  A young, active city at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver's stunning architecture, award-winning dining and unparalleled views are all here, year round! The mountainous area of Colorado is six times the size of Switzerland, containing 9,600 miles (15,449 km) of fishing streams, 2,850 lakes and more than 1,000 peaks two miles (3,218 km) high.

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.