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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Medical Director - Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$250.8k - $285.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited school is required.
  • Board eligibility or certification in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another specialty related to occupational health is required.
  • Level II Certification is required at the time of hire.
  • Three years of occupational health clinical experience with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading clinic-level initiatives or overseeing advanced practice providers is required.
  • AHA or American Red Cross Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
  • Knowledge of Colorado Workers’ Compensation medical treatment guidelines is required.
  • Computer skills are required.
  • Knowledge and interest in multidisciplinary ambulatory care, and the ability to work in teams and motivate physicians and other providers to improve quality, patient experience, and operational efficiency are required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with staff and administration is required.
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and teaching/coaching skills are required.
  • The ability to manage and direct medical staff while providing quality medical care, and to analyze, interpret, and act on relevant clinical and financial practice data, is required.
  • The ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and express or exchange ideas verbally is required.
  • Written and verbal communication, listening, and social skills are required.
  • The ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems is required.
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required.
  • The ability to accept and implement change is required.
  • A demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, providers, administrators, and patients is required.
  • A postgraduate diploma or certificate program in a specialty related to occupational health is required.
  • A post-high-school diploma or certificate program through the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct oversight of physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, students, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
  • Maintain an active occupational medicine practice.
  • Participate in clinical quality initiatives focused on improving patient experience, patient safety, clinical outcomes, system timeliness and efficiency, and quality while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Work with the Director of Service to oversee clinical team operations, including productivity, quality of care, patient experience, and staff/provider engagement.
  • Monitor and align performance with Denver Health strategic pillars.
  • Assist in recruiting clinical professionals.
  • Collaborate with risk management for major clients to detect injury trends and develop best practices according to state medical treatment guidelines for Workers’ Compensation.
  • Oversee the Occupational Health role and collaborate across departments on initiatives including tuberculosis surveillance for high-exposure positions, latent tuberculosis surveillance of employees, hazardous materials emergency response team readiness, high-risk infection team vaccination protocols and administration, and operating agreement relations with the City and County of Denver.
  • Provide direct patient care; 0.2 FTE is administrative and the remaining FTE is clinical.
  • Perform administrative work on site when necessary to maintain minimum clinic staffing and oversight of advanced practice providers and residents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional experience in leadership and management is desirable.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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