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NeurointensivistsJob Summary
The Lead Neurocritical Care APP will provide in-house coverage for neurologically injured patients at night within the Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) and with oversight from an attending Neurointensivist. The APP will be responsible for providing care for patients with blunt and penetrating traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, encephalitis, neuromuscular crisis and the perioperative care of complex neurosurgical patients. Neurocritical Care (NCC) APPs will provide in-house overnight coverage for patients on both the primary NCC service and occasionally Surgical ICU (SICU) patients as needed depending on census. The lead APP will provide guidance for the Neurocritical Care service in association with the Chief of Neurocritical Care, and will take an active role in planning, recruitment, scheduling, template development, professional performance, regulatory compliance, medical education, and patient experience. They will also act as a champion to promote positive departmental culture.
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RegularSalary
$128,100.00 - $144,800.00 / 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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All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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