We are recruiting for a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join our team!
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DepartmentPediatricians
Job Summary
The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health is seeking a full-time
Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join our program. As a teaching
affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, all of Denver
Health's inpatient pediatric services are staffed by residents from
Children's Hospital Colorado and all of our faculty have academic
appointments. 80% of the neurologist's clinical deployment will be based
at Denver Health (DH) with 20% at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
Clinical responsibilities at DH will include approximately 4 clinic sessions
per week, serving as primary attending for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
(EMU), inpatient consultations, and sharing daytime on-call
responsibilities with the department's second pediatric neurologist (call
includes weekdays and approximately one weekend per month; no overnight call
responsibilities unless attending on EMU). Clinical responsibilities at CHCO
will include staffing 1 day (2 sessions) of clinic per week.
The neurologist will be expected to supervise and teach pediatric residents,
including when attending on the DH EMU and when serving as an inpatient
consultant or clinic preceptor. Participation in clinical research, quality
improvement, and/or education projects is strongly encouraged, and
expected for those considering academic promotion.
As Colorado's essential safety-net institution, Denver Health is a
mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care
for the uninsured. Denver Healthis an integrated academic health care system
that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical
center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 18 school-based
health centers, 10 family health centers, a public health department,
Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, an HMO, and The Denver Health
Foundation. Denver Health's Department of Inpatient Pediatrics oversees a
Well-Baby Nursery, 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU), 28-bed General Pediatrics ward, 10-bed Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Neurology, and Child Life programs.
Denver Health strongly supports workforce diversity and is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal treatment and equal
employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, veteran status, or other federal, state or local
protecte
Requirements:
BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology; fellowship training in Pediatric
Epileptology required A passion caring for medically underserved patients in a
resource-limited practice setting Excellent clinical teaching and mentorship
skills Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or
clinical research methodology with demonstrated areas of interest BLS and PALS
certification
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to:
Brett Leggett, MD
Director, Inpatient Pediatrics
Denver Health Medical Center
brett.leggett@dhha.org
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Essential Functions:
Treat seizures, muscle problems, headaches, behavioral disorders,
malformations, genetic conditions, autoimmune problems, tumors and any
other symptoms resulting from neurological problems. (60%)
Order and interpret necessary tests, advise parents and caregivers of
outcomes and possible treatments. (30%)
Collaborate with other specialists to provide the highest level care. (10%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed
Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent
and Board Certified.
Required
Licenses:
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association 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... For full info follow application link.
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