Pediatric Trauma Surgery Physician
Denver HealthAbout the role
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
General & Trauma SurgeonsJob SummaryThe pediatric surgeon will diagnose and provide operative care for a variety of illnesses, diseases, and health conditions in young patients.
Essential Functions:
- Examine young patients and diagnosing health issues for surgery. (20%)
- Order preoperative tests and physical examinations and interpreting results. (10%)
- Consult with patients and family members regarding diagnosis and treatment options. (20%)
- Perform surgical procedures to correct deformations, congenital problems, injuries, or treat illnesses. (20%)
- Collaborate and cooperating with all the specialists involved in a child's medical care to determine when or if surgery is an appropriate treatment option. (15%)
- Monitor postoperative recovery and educating family members regarding postoperative care. (10%)
- Comfort young patients before operations. (5%)
Education:
- Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required
Work Experience:
- less than 1 year Required
Licenses:
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Computer skills required.
- Computer skills preferred.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)Work Type
Regular (0.5 FTE)Salary
$469,500.00 - $593,500.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- 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 Co
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