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Department
OphthalmologistsJob Summary
The Ophthalmology Division at Denver Health is seeking a board certified or board eligible Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our expanding, vibrant team of ophthalmologists and optometrists. Glaucoma fellowship training is a plus however general comprehensive ophthalmologists are encouraged to apply. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. This is an ideal position for an individual who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and is committed to the care of underserved and marginalized patients. The candidate will be dedicated to performance standards that result in the highest quality patient care and clinical/surgical standards while advancing the Denver Health culture of excellence. Denver Health serves as one of the graduate medical education sites for the University of Colorado, of which the ophthalmology residents spend approximately a quarter of their residency at this site. The successful candidate will be engaged in teaching ophthalmology residents, both in the clinic setting and in the operating room. The candidate should be comfortable with the medical management of a broad range of eye conditions, and be proficient in performing and teaching phacoemulsification cataract surgery. In addition to teaching and supervising residents, this position also offers the opportunity to develop one's own clinical and surgical practice. This individual will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado and will be given the opportunity to participate in the academic pursuits of the department.
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Work Type
RegularSalary
$244,800.00 - $310,300.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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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.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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