Staff Physician, MD/DO at Fort Logan

University of Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 302,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic medical center in Aurora is seeking a Staff Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients. This role requires an MD or DO with an unrestricted Colorado license and DEA registration. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment, and collaboration with mental health professionals. The position offers a competitive salary range of $302,000 to $302,940. Applications are open year-round.

Qualifications

• Board certification and 5 years post-graduate experience in primary care preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients is a plus.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for psychiatric inpatients.
• Complete pre-admission screening and health assessments.
• Collaborate with the psychiatry treatment team.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in teams

Flexibility

Solutions-focused approach

Education

MD or DO in Family Practice / Internal Medicine

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Colorado

DEA registration

Job description

Overview

Staff Physician, MD/DO at Fort Logan

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan

Position #: 00838573 - Requisition #37609

Salary information and posting details are provided in the posting text. This position is located on the Fort Logan campus in southwest Denver and involves direct patient care in a 138-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for psychiatric inpatients.
• Completes pre-admission screening and performs various health assessments.
• Provides site coverage for general patient care needs and code-blue emergency response.
• Works with the psychiatry treatment team to engage patients in medical care and collaborates with staff and outside consultants in evaluation and treatment.
• Assists with On-Duty physician training, orientation, quality reviews, and sign-out communications.
• Provides after-hours on-call support to the on-site On-Duty physician in rotation with other physicians as assigned.
• Supports work unit initiatives and programs such as employee health, infection control, and pandemic response.
• Serves on committees, workgroups and projects; educates and mentors staff.
• Located in southwest Denver and onsite at the Fort Logan campus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO in Family Practice / Internal Medicine or other closely related specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• DEA registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Board certification and five years post-graduate direct care experience in a primary care or closely related field.
• Experience working with behavioral health patients.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• A team-player with exceptional interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a solutions-focused approach.

Other Requirements and Application Materials:

For full consideration, please submit a letter of interest describing relevant job experiences, curriculum vitae/resume, and five professional references with contact information. Applications are accepted electronically at the CU Careers site. Questions should be directed to the posting contact.

The posting notes that this is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. The starting salary range is provided as Senior Instructor: $302,000 - $302,940, with total compensation described separately.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. The University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the employment application process. Background checks are conducted for all prospective employees. Vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases is strongly encouraged where policies permit, and participation in health surveillance programs may be required depending on role and facility.

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.