UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER | ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS

School of Medicine/Department of Psychiatry- Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan

OPEN RANK - Staff Physician (MD/DO)

Position #00795750 - Requisition #25519

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

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 $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

DOPsych Diversity Equity Inclusion Information:

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to hold the Department of Psychiatry's faculty, staff, and trainees accountable for promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and respect. We are committed to continuous education, sustaining cultural humility, and action related to DEI topics including systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with the DOPsych DEI mission and vision.

Nature of Work

The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is a 94-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility operated by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) located in Denver, CO that provides excellent psychiatric care to a vulnerable patient population. As one of the State's two mental health hospitals, CMHIFL serves a highly 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.

The Staff Physician will be responsible for providing medical care to hospital patients and supporting programs in the Medical Services and Medical Staff work units.

While Staff Physicians are considered University of Colorado contract employees within the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL), they are expected to adhere to CMHIFL policies, procedures, and Medical Staff Bylaws. Prior to hire, psychiatry providers must be deemed eligible to practice in a State institution and must pass background and drug screen. Prior to beginning clinical work, psychiatric providers are expected to attend and complete any and all training required by CMHIFL.

The Colorado Department of Human Services may decide not to renew the services of a physician or medical professional for any reason by providing the University of Colorado at Denver with written notice of nonrenewal by May 1^st of each year, effective June 30^th.

Unsatisfactory performance of the duties identified above may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. In the event of termination, the State's obligation for payment ceases on the date of termination.

Please note, this is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor or Senior Clinical instructor based on percentage of employment.

Professional Field

Medicine

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Performs urgent evaluations and treats unscheduled patients in medical clinical or on patient's unit and arranges disposition.
• Works with various members of the psychiatry treatment team to engage the patient in the treatment of their medical illnesses. Collaborates with other members of the medical staff and outside consulting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Refers patients to other medical providers and/or hospitals as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other hospital staff.
• Follows proper documentation policies including medical necessity for patient treatments. Remains up-to-date with documentation as described in policy.
• Screens potential admissions for medical appropriateness (e.g., medical clearance).
• Provides staff education, instruction and mentoring. Serves on various committees to assist the hospital in its mission and goals.
• Complies with Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules & Regulations, Medical Staff Practice Protocols
• Maintains active clinical staff privileges and current license.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Provides clinical coverage to colleagues as needed.
• Assists with On-Duty "OD" physician recruitment, selection, on-boarding, orientation & oversight. Regularly reviews the quality of work, and provides feedback. Assists with communication to improve awareness about hospital related matters and to improve performance.
• Supports Employee Health related initiatives, COVID response, and the development policies, procedures and facility guidance.
• Participates or chairs hospital committees, workgroups, projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Participates in Peer Review activities.
• Provides site coverage for "Code-Blue" emergency response and stabilization of medical emergencies. Provides after-hours medical back-up ("MOD") and after-hours and weekend OD coverage as needed.
• Provides clinical coverage to colleagues and while doing so, ensures all required duties and paperwork are addressed within required timelines and in accordance with Medical Staff Practice Protocols

Supervision Exercised

This position may supervise other employees depending on the nature of the assignment. This position may include mentoring other providers, graduate students, and/or postdoctoral fellows.

Salary and Benefits:

Senior Instructor/Senior Clinical Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $223,300 - $234,465.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO General Practitioner / Family Practice / Internal Medicine or other related specialty
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine.
• Unrestricted Colorado Medical License
• Current DEA Certificate
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification by relevant certification board
• Experience providing medical management of psychiatric inpatients
• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry, and the public.
• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students, alumni, and administrative personnel at all levels including outside organizations and the public.