Job Description

Denver Health is recruiting a bariatric and general surgeon to join our team. This surgeon will participate in the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center, elective non-bariatric general surgery, and emergency general surgery (EGS) call. This position is associated with a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Denver Health serves as a satellite site for several fellowships, residency programs, and medical schools; education of residents is a core responsibility of our surgical faculty. The Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center is an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric (ACS) accredited comprehensive bariatric surgery center, sees greater than 500 referrals per year, and performs approximately 125 surgeries per year. The center provides multidisciplinary, team-based care to our patients, with partnerships with behavioral health, general internal medicine, endocrinology, and dietary services. There is a strong link with community-based programs such as the Healthy Lifestyles Clinic. The bariatric center has experienced substantial growth over the last three years, and plans to add an adolescent bariatric center in July, 2022. Elective, non-bariatric surgery in the department consists of "bread and butter" cases, such as cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and soft tissue mass excision, as well as colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, and endocrine surgery. The EGS Service at Denver Health performs over 1,000 operations annually, maintains an average daily census of fourteen patients, and spans all aspects and scope within this field. The service engages in classic EGS, as well as emerging techniques such as minimally invasive treatments of diverticulitis and perforated peptic ulcers, endo luminal stents and vacuum therapy (endo-VAC), and laparoscopic, trans cystic common bile duct clearance. Benefits of practicing for Denver Health include:

• Competitive salary/benefits

• Conveniently located in Denver with access to a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine per year

• Academic appointment with the University of Colorado School of Medicine

• Mission driven, compassionate care of an underserved patient population

Denver Health provides exemplary care for all, regardless of ability to pay and is a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is Colorado's leading provider of undeserved care. Responsibilities 1.Clinical responsibilities of this position include: 1. Attending on the bariatric surgery service, including performing bariatric surgeries, staffing bariatric clinics, rounding on bariatric inpatients, and program meetings and development. 2. Staffing elective, non-bariatric general surgery clinics and performing elective surgery. Elective general surgery practice including elective clinics, operating room blocks, outreach, and program development. 3. Covering the EGS service for one-week blocks, including Saturday and Sunday, with intermittent weeknight and weekend home call. 4.Physicians at Denver Health are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine serve as teachers for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health and provide education for post graduate medical trainees. 5.Focus on Superior Patient Care by: 1) practicing evidence-based, high-quality state-of-the art medicine; 2) encourage increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieve and maintain optimal patient access; 4) insist on departmental focus on superior patient service; and 5) participate in or support education and research. 5.Collaborate on Care Delivery by 1) including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treat all members with respect; 3) demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behave in a manner consistent with Denver Health goals. 6.Listen and Communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with Denver Health goals; and 3) provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff. 7.Take Ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes quality and service quality; 2) work to ensure personal, departmental and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improve the efficiency and economic aspects of your practice. 8.Quality Metrics.1) Focus on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) Change by embracing innovations to continuously improve patient care, service and organizational efficiency. 9.Abide by the Medical Staff Bylaws and conduct oneself in a professional and collegial manner in all aspects of work. Abide by all hospital policies including timeliness of documentation, chart completion, and electronic medical record maintenance. Education and Experience 1.Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. 2. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. 2.Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. 3.Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. 4.Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. 5.Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. 6.Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. 7.Performs in a tactful and professional manner. 8.A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 9.Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1.Medical license to practice in the State of Colorado 2.BLS/PALS/ACLS/ATLS or equivalent certification Pay Range Min: 295,017.00 Mid: 329,490.00 Max: 382,600.00 Work Type Full time 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, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class." Job Types: Full-time, Contract Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Preferred)