Urgent Care Physician (Emergency, Family, or General Internal Medicine Physician)
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.Department ADULT URGENT CARE PAV LJob SummaryDenver Health & Hospital Authority (DHHA) in the heart of thriving downtown, Denver, Colorado is recruiting for a BC/BE Emergency, Family or General Internal Medicine physician at our Adult Urgent Care Center to join our team of 20+ emergency medicine physicians and APPs. Our urgent care based at Denver Health Medical Center offers opportunities to teach residents, a high-functioning EMR (EPIC), Dragon Dictation Devices and a collaborative clinical environment.The Urgent Care Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Care site that sees and manages approximately 40,000 patients annually. A wide array of consultant services and diagnostic testing are available on-site, including access to bedside ultrasound, in-clinic X-ray and CT, US and MRI services. Hours of the Clinic are 7am-7pm, 7 days/week. The Downtown Urgent Care is a state of the art facility that sees approximately 5,000 patients annually and its hours are 7am-7pm, Mon-Thursday. The Virtual Urgent Care sees approximately 18,000 patients annually and its hours are 7am-7pm, 7 days/week. All told, these sites take care of more than 60,000 patients annually.Benefits of practicing at the Denver Health Adult Urgent Care Center include:
- Academic appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Competitive pay, retirement (9.5%match), malpractice and health benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Joining a team recognized for their excellence in the areas of patient care, patient experience and staff engagement and satisfaction
Aaron Ortiz, Sr. Physician Recruiter
Denver Health & Hospital Authority303-602-4992Essential Functions:
- Provide medical care to patients, diagnose illnesses, write prescriptions and perform various medical procedures and exams. Records relevant information in patient records.
- Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions. (60%)
- Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements. (10%)
- Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results.
- Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.
- Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School. Required
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board 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.