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Denver Health, the premier teaching hospital and safety net institution for the city of Denver and entire Rocky Mountain region, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeking a Chief of Breast Imaging at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, depending on level of experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical excellence, strong teaching abilities, and scholarly interests. Responsibilities for the role include clinical radiology practice; nurturing a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and participating in a research or scholarship portfolio which may include clinical, health care delivery, and/or education research.

We offer a stimulating and supportive environment that prioritizes both patient care and physician well-being in state-of-the-art facilities completed in 2021. Candidates with strong interests in education, research, social media outreach, and/or health policy that match the mission of the institution are encouraged to apply. Numerous opportunities for growth exist in each of these areas within the division with dedicated mentors and collaborators.

Denver Health aims for a world-class breast imaging division focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and a research portfolio focused on collaboration with others inside and outside the department.

Key position benefits:

• 100% breast imaging position; no evening or weekend call requirement.
• Academic trainee-driven environment – teach and work alongside motivated residents and fellows!
• Protected academic and administrative non-clinical time to pursue scholarship and lead the division.
• “Best in KLAS” Sectra PACS, MagView reporting, and Epic EMR, all integrated.
• Highly supportive departmental and institutional leadership committed to individual career development on either clinical or academic faculty promotion tracks.
• Opportunities for future operational and academic leadership at the hospital or SOM for motivated candidates.

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 new 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.

The Breast Imaging section recently relocated to a new outpatient pavilion early in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility includes a full complement of mammography equipment including a fleet of new 3D Hologic Dimensions Mammography units, Hologic Affirm Prone and Upright Breast Biopsy systems, and all new ultrasound equipment. Breast MRI is performed on new Siemens Magnetom MRI units also located in the outpatient center. The breast imaging area is over 9000 sq ft of meticulously designed space centered on patient comfort and privacy as well as staff efficiency. The breast imaging facilities share a floor with the associated surgical and medical services providing care to breast cancer patients. The breast imaging team also supports a mobile mammography unit that travels to various clinic and community locations across Denver.

Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay, and caring for the underserved is part of the Denver Health mission. There are limitless possibilities within the division to create, build, and sustain screening and diagnostic imaging services that optimize care for vulnerable populations.

Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM). All faculty at Denver Health have CU SOM appointments and are valued participants in a variety of educational, research, and clinical collaborations. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, CU SOM, and other affiliate institutions.

Position Summary

The candidate being sought will participate in the delivery of the full spectrum of breast imaging services, including procedures, tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. In addition to the breast imaging services currently offered, Denver Health seeks to continuously improve and innovate, including expanding and advancing our breast MRI service line.

Denver Health breast imagers participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology and IR/DR residents, and fellows. There is a strong desire to continue to expand our educational offerings for students and trainees. The department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with surgery, oncology, primary care and other services.

Reporting Structure

The radiologist will report to the Department Chair of Radiology and benefit from peer mentors within the department including an Associate Chair, Chief of Body Imaging, Chief of Neuroradiology, and Chief of Interventional Radiology. The department benefits from excellent administrative support. All radiology staff (technologists, radiology RNs, transporters, medical assistants) report within the department, not to an external hierarchy, so there is alignment of staff and faculty towards the goals of the department.

Candidate Qualifications:

Education/Academic Credentials:

• D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in breast imaging including breast MRI and tomosynthesis preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado
• Experience training and mentoring residents and fellows strongly preferred.
• Track record of academic and/or educational scholarship to support appointment at a rank of Associate Professor or Professor strongly preferred.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits

Full-time positions at Denver Health offer full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, a 457(b) retirement savings program, and employer matching contributions (9.5%). This position is for an intermittent position, without benefits.

Procedure for Candidacy

All candidates will need to apply through the Denver Health HR website or candidates can email a cover letter and CV. If emailing, please send current CV and cover letter to:

Ashesh Thaker, M.D., Chair of Radiology, ashesh.thaker@dhha.org and

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment, aaron.ortiz@dhha.org.

All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in email confirmation.

References will be checked before selecting a final candidate, typically prior to arranging in-person interviews and will proceed after discussing with the candidate(s) first.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all people 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.