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Webb Peds Primary Care ClinicThe Webb Pediatrics Clinic at Denver Health Medical Center is recruiting for a Pediatric Medical Director for our team. The Medical Director/Team Lead Lead is responsible for managing the staff and operation of a clinic or group of clinics at Denver Health. The physician Team Lead for pediatrics, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the pediatricians and pediatric advanced practice providers who provide primary medical care for infants, children, and teenagers and help chart their growth towards adulthood within their assigned clinic(s). They diagnose and treat a range of ailments in young people including providing direct patient care and coordinating with specialists and other providers to treat patients. Pediatric specialists in the Webb Pediatrics Specialty Clinics include both providers from DH and providers from Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). This is a 1.0 FTE position with the Specialty Medical Director position covering 0.2 FTE and the additional FTE made up of clinical, academic, and/or grant activities.
Interested candidates may submit application online and may also email CV/Cover Letter to:
Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
aaron.ortiz@dhha.org
Clinic responsibilities:
Work closely with Webb Pediatrics Primary Care Medical Director, Nurse Program Manager (NPM) and Patient Access Supervisor (PAS) on space utilization, staffing, scheduling and template building.
Supervise other providers and staff who work with the pediatric specialists.
Engage in ongoing communications with CHCO regarding contracts, changes in FTE, scope of services provided.
Interface with Denver Health and CHCO specialty providers and their supervisors.
Explore ways to expand pediatric specialty services through eConsults, additional providers and additional specialties.
Provider supervision:
Perform necessary performance evaluations for specialists every 6 months.
Audit of specialist clinical work including charts and Inbasket management.
Set and monitor clinical productivity as well as timely Inbasket management.
Work with specialists on waitlist management. Illicit and address patient and staff feedback on specialists. Work with MSEC on privileging of new specialty providers. On-board new providers. Ensure compliance with DH initiatives e.g. specific trainings, annual flu vaccine, proof of licensure. Monitor for referral issues including close the loop metrics.
Clinic personnel supervision:
Assist with evaluation of the NPM and PAS supervisor as well as staff who work with both primary care and specialty clinic.
Help update standard work for staff working with pediatric specialists.
Additional responsibilities:
Communication with DH system regarding new initiatives such as new clinic offerings.
Represent pediatric specialties in Medical Neighborhood Workgroup.
Be the representative of Webb Pediatrics Specialty Clinics within Ambulatory Care Services.
Provide ongoing education to Department of Pediatrics and Department of Family Medicine about specialty services at Denver Health.
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Work Type
RegularSalary
$165,600.00 - $206,200.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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