Denver Health, the premier Level I trauma center for the city of Denver and the entire Rocky Mountain region, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking a Musculoskeletal Radiologist. Denver Health Radiology aims for delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and participation in collaborative scholarly activities.

The organization

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides the full spectrum of medical services from primary to oncologic care. Serving one third of the city of Denver, as well as patients from outside Denver, Denver Health provides primary care services via a citywide network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a soon-to-open 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center. Inpatient services are housed in multiple campus buildings with 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds. Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay.

Denver Health’s Emergency Medicine program is nationally renowned, with over 120,000 patient visits per year, and with a nationally recognized stand-alone emergency medicine residency. Denver Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the world’s leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, 2700 of whom are admitted, and many of whom arrive as transfers from any one of 60 regional hospitals. The trauma service is extraordinarily academically productive with millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD). The seminal text “Trauma” was authored by Denver Health faculty.

Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. All faculty at Denver Health have University appointments 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.

Position Summary

Denver Health is seeing a Musculoskeletal Imager (fellowship training preferred, or extensive practice experience) to join our department at the level of and Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or (Full) Professor, depending on the level of experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical excellence and strong teaching abilities.  

The candidate being sought will primarily focus on the delivery of outpatient and inpatient musculoskeletal imaging services, including CT, MR, Radiography, and limited fluoroscopy studies. Given the volume and strength of the ED and trauma service at Denver Health, there is an emphasis on providing advanced, cutting edge, and highly collaborative acute care and care of trauma patients. Our group is collaborative, so the ability to cross cover other areas in radiology is strongly preferred.   

Denver Health radiologists participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology residents, and fellows.

The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with all medical and surgical specialties.

Candidate Qualifications: 

Education/Academic Credentials

• D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in musculoskeletal imaging preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado
• The ability to be appointed at the Clinical Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on experience.
• Participation in national societies and organizations is encouraged, though not required. The Department and institution will support participation with societies, particularly when focused on faculty development and developing service lines.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits

Denver Health Diagnostic Radiology salaries are highly competitive locally and nationally. Dedicated academic funds are offered to cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs.

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.

Procedure for Candidacy

All candidates will need to submit a CV and cover letter, preferably by email. If submitting via a website, please also email the addresses below to indicate the documents have been submitted. Please email the CV and cover letter to David.Naeger@dhha.org and aaron.ortiz@dhha.org. All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation. 

Nominations of others, expressions of initial interest, or questions can be submitted to Denver Health’s Director of Radiology and/or Denver Health’s Manager of Provider Recruitment. All discussions about this search, and initial applications, will be handled in strict confidence.

David M. Naeger, MD

Director of Radiology, Denver Health

Professor and Vice Chair, University of Colorado SOM Department of Radiology

David.Naeger@dhha.org

Aaron Ortiz

Manager, Provider Recruitment

aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

The intended start for this position can be at the convenience of the candidate, preferably the summer of 2022, though a start date in 2023 is also acceptable.

References will be checked before selecting a final candidate, though reference checking occurs later in the process and will proceed after discussing with the candidate(s) first.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age,

color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran

status or any other status protected by law.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency

programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. Equivalent training for those physicians who are

not U.S. residency trained. New finishing residents generally are not expected to be board-certified but

should be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical

Administration. Experience: Requirements will be determined on a position-by-position basis.

Knowledge, Skills & 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.

Certificate/License/Registration: Medical license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must

be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical

Administration. BLS/CPR. ACLS, PALS, or NRP as outlined in HR Principles and Practices #2-110

Appendix, maintaining licensures, certifications, and registrations. All certifications and licenses

required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a

conditional offer of employment has been made.