Pediatrics Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Physician

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Department

• Prenatal Consultations
  For high-risk births, meets with the family to explain the situation, provide information about the care their child will receive, and answer any questions the parents may have. (10%)
• Attendance at High-Risk Deliveries
  Attend high-risk deliveries in order to ensure the baby is born under the best possible circumstances. (10%)
• Respiratory Therapy
  Provide treatment to help the newborn until they are able to breathe on their own. (20%)
• Stabilize Fragile Newborns
  Stabilize newborns suffering from life-threatening ailments. Keep moms and babies united until additional treatments can be provided. (20%)
• Diagnose and Treat Illnesses
  Diagnose and treat various infections, birth defects, and breathing disorders in sick and premature newborns so that they can safely leave the NICU. (20%)
• Coordinate Neonatal Care Team
  Oversee teams of specialists in caring for many newborns at once. These teams can include neonatal nurse practitioners, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and more. (10%)
• Consult with Other Physicians
  Consult with obstetricians, pediatricians, and family doctors on the treatment of a fragile newborns and work with these colleagues to create a plan to care for the child. (10%)

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school Required

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

• 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.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

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, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.