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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.

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:

• M.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.

The salary range for this position is: $485,600-579,800. This is inclusive of the base rate and associated leadership stipend for the Chief of Breast Imaging role.

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, and

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment,[email protected].

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.

Essential Functions:

• Review and interpret medical images to determine patient status and future medical care (20%)
• Determine exact images required for diagnosis and delivering orders to Radiological Technicians (20%)
• Administer trace amounts of radioactive substances to create and enhance diagnostic images (10%)
• Perform minimally invasive surgical techniques such as embolization, angioplasty and ablation with image guidance (10%)
• Work with Primary Care Doctors, Nurses and Radiology Technicians to administer treatment and manage pain (10%)
• Monitor patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary (10%)
• Create a radiation treatment plan for patients with cancer (10%)
• Manage radiation side effects in cancer patients (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school of medicine Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and 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.
• Computer skills required.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

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

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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