Chair of Radiology in Denver, CO

Position Overview

Denver Health Medical Center, in collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the position of Department Chair of Radiology. This senior faculty member will be responsible for overseeing all care delivered by the Department of Radiology at Denver Health, providing strategic leadership and ensuring excellence in clinical services, education, and research.

Incentives:

• 9.5% employer retirement match
• CME days and dollars
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Member of medical executive staff
• Relocation
• Recognized for excellence in benefit offerings (health, vision, dental, lifestyle)
• 2024 Bronze medal employer from the American Medical Association (AMA) - Joy in Medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide comprehensive leadership for all radiologic services including Bone Densitometry (DEXA), Breast Imaging, CT, Diagnostic Radiography, Interventional Radiology (IR), MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound (US).
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to advance clinical services, professional performance, business operations, and medical education within the department.
• Clinical Services: Ensure the highest standards of patient care, driven by patient safety and clinical outcomes monitoring.
• Professional Development: Mentor and develop faculty, fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Eligible for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at CU SOM.
• Clinical Expertise: Recognized excellence in clinical care, teaching, mentoring, and research.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a leadership role within an academic medical center or similar setting.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Reporting Structure

• Direct Reports:
• Associate Chairs of Radiology
• Radiology Physicians (22)
• Radiology Advanced Practice Providers (2)
• Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair
• Indirect Reports:
• Administrative Director (AD) of Radiology
• Radiology Analyst
• Radiology Residents/Fellows (in collaboration with CU SOM)
• Medical Physicist-Radiation Safety Officer (externally contracted)

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the department, and contact information for three references.

Procedure for Candidacy

Nominations, expressions of interest should be submitted to:
Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center
Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org