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Senior Instructor – Lead Physician - 34470 Faculty Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Population and Public Mental Health
Job Title: Senior Instructor – Lead Physician
Position #: 00823745 – Requisition #:34470
Job Summary:
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is a 94-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility operated by the Colorado Department of Human Services located in Denver, CO that provides excellent psychiatric care to a vulnerable patient population. As one of the State's two Mental Health Hospitals, CMHHIFL serves a diverse patient population and embraces a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach to care. You will join us during an exciting time of growth as we increase bed capacity and diversify the patient population served to include both civil and forensic patients.
Staff Physicians are responsible for providing medical care to hospital patients and supporting programs in the Medical Services and Medical Staff work units. The Lead Physician supervises Staff Physicians and other staff in delivering high-quality care for a complex patient population. The Lead Physician is a key clinical and administrative leader at CMHHIFL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides needed treatment to patients
- Supervises members of the care team in providing needed treatment to patients
- Supervises, evaluates, coaches and develops medical, ancillary and administrative staff. Manages performance to include disciplinary proceedings as needed and/or as assigned. Handles daily supervisory issues for physicians and state classified staff such as approval of leave, guidance and mentoring, and oversight of work. Assigns tasks, monitors progress, establishes work standards, and monitors the quality of work provided by a multidisciplinary team.
- Develops and revises hospital policies and procedures and clinical care guidelines/protocols. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS). Reviews adverse and sentinel events.
- Monitors hospital admission referrals for medical appropriateness. Provides second-level review of problematic cases and serves as a resource for other directors and facility leadership.
- Manages the Hospital's outside medical process through clinical review and authorization of services. Assesses and recommends off-site sources for needed patient care, treatment, and services not provided by the department or the hospital.
- Addresses, investigates and resolves complaints from hospital staff, patients, or external stakeholders.
- Chairs and/or serves on multiple committees to assist the hospital in meeting its mission and goals.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.
The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- MD/DO, CO Physician License or eligible for a CO Physician License
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years post-training direct care experience as a physician in a relevant medical field
- 5 years experience in the supervision and performance management of licensed professional staff including physicians, mid-level providers and other staff
- Experience providing medical care to psychiatric inpatients.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Matthew Nichols at matthew.i.nichols@cuanschutz.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/30/2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$344,307 (per 1.0 FTE).
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20284 - SOM-PSYCH-SP/G P3
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 6, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Matthew Nichols Posting Contact Email: matthew.i.nichols@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00823745
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