Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Physician (PRN)

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Department

• Participate in clinical duties, including the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical components of surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, and/or clinical pathology as appropriate. (50%)
• Participate equally in the departmental call schedule and in medical student education and pathology resident training. (5%)
• Promote and oversee development of critical pathways, protocols and practice guidelines that promote quality, cost-effective care for the patient population. Help ensure that appropriate quality improvement standards/metrics are established, maintained and reported for the Pathology department. (5%)
• Assist with efforts to optimize operational efficiency within the Pathology Department. Help ensure the application of best practices, incorporating regulatory requirements at the local, state, and national level; utilize benchmarking and data analysis from applicable sources. (5%)
• Help disseminate practice standards and accountabilities to non-physician Pathology staff, physicians, residents and medical students. (5%)
• Help oversee the substance, quality, review and evaluation of graduate medical education in the Department. Help oversee the quality of medical student education in the Department. (5%)
• Participate in scholarly activities. Participate in research and conference attendance to enhance the reputation of the department. (5%)
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and personal competence through participation in professional organizations and conferences. (5%)
• Help promote implementation and enforcement of process standardization initiatives. Help supervise all staff in clinical and assigned administrative duties. (5%)
• Collaborate with key external entities. Continually communicate and drive high priority strategic initiatives to keep leadership focused. Communicate effectively and regularly to Denver Health leadership and to departmental faculty and staff regarding the overall health and performance of the Department. (0%)
• Establish appropriate communication channels with physicians, clinical colleagues and administration that result in trust, alignment and collaborative working relationships. Foster open communication, teamwork and champion change. (5%)
• Help ensure that information relevant to patient care and treatment options are communicated to patients, families and any referring physicians in a timely fashion. (5%)

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited school of medicine Required and
• Board Certification in Pathology discipline Required and

• 1-3 years Demonstrated ability to triage and diagnose high complexity cases. Required and
• 1-3 years A history of academic commitment through excellence in education and/or scholarly work
  Required

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

• A strong record as a respected resident and/or clinician in the area of Pathology.
• Attention and focus on cost effective care delivery while maintaining quality.
• Knowledge and interest in multi-disciplinary healthcare environment.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
• Skill in adapting new information relative to the work assignment through educational seminars, meetings and staff meetings.
• Skill in maintaining and organizing departmental records, reports and files.
• Knowledge of the principles, standard practices, and techniques of pathology.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, objectives, safety and infection control standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Voice recognition software (Dragon) experience 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.