Denver Health, the Rocky Mountain region’s premier academic Level I trauma center, located in the heart of downtown Denver, is seeking a neuroradiologist to join our growing team. Denver Health, closely affiliated with University of Colorado School of Medicine, aims for a world-class neuroradiology division focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and a research portfolio focused on collaboration with others inside and outside the Department.
Candidates with specific interests in neurotrauma, quality improvement, percutaneous spine intervention, pediatric neuroimaging, head and neck imaging, resident/fellow education, and/or clinical research are all encouraged to apply. Numerous opportunities for growth exist in each of these areas with dedicated mentors and collaborators. Denver Health’s Division of Neuroradiology, and the Denver Health’s Department of Radiology as a whole, offer a stimulating and supportive environment that prioritizes both patient care and physician well-being in state-of-the-art facilities.
The Organization
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. As the region’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides the full spectrum of medical services from primary to oncologic care. Serving one third of the city of Denver, as well as patients from outside Denver, Denver Health provides primary care services via a citywide network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a newly opened 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center. Inpatient services are housed in multiple campus buildings with 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds. Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay.
Denver Health’s Emergency Medicine program is nationally renowned, with over 120,000 patient visits per year, and with a nationally recognized stand-alone emergency medicine residency. Denver Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the world’s leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, 2700 of whom are admitted, and many of whom arrive as transfers from any one of 60 regional hospitals. The trauma service is extraordinarily academically productive with millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD). The seminal text “Trauma” was authored by Denver Health faculty.
Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and serves as a training site for students, residents, and fellows across multiple specialties. All faculty at Denver Health have University appointments and are valued participants in University and Department of Radiology functions. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, the University, and other affiliate institutions.
Position Summary
Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado, is seeing a fellowship-trained neuroradiologist to join the division at the level of an Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, depending on the level of experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical excellence, strong teaching abilities, and scholarly interests.
The candidate being sought will participate in the delivery of outpatient and inpatient neuroradiology services, including MR, CT, neuro PET/CT, radiography, and basic spine procedures such as lumbar puncture. Given the volume and strength of the ED and trauma service at Denver Health, there is an emphasis on providing advanced, cutting edge, and highly collaborative care in the acute setting. The majority of neuroimaging, however, is outpatient with Denver Health providing the full gamut of outpatient imaging services. In addition to the neuroradiological imaging services currently offered, Denver Health seeks to continuously improve and innovate.
Denver Health neuroradiologist participate in the education of University of Colorado medical students, radiology and IR/DR residents, and fellows. There is a strong desire to continue to expand our educational offerings; the neuroradiology fellowship has recently expanded and includes a full-time rotating fellow at Denver Health.
The Department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with neurology, neurosurgery, other surgical subfields, internal medicine, and emergency medicine.
Position Details, Salary, and Benefits
Denver Health Diagnostic Radiology salaries are highly competitive locally and nationally. Dedicated academic funds are offered to cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs.
Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, a 457(b) retirement savings program, and employer matching contributions. Full details are available online and/or from human resources.
Procedure for Candidacy
All candidates will need to submit an application through the Denver Health HR website or candidates can email in a cover letter and CV. If emailing, please send a CV and cover letter to and aaron.ortiz@dhha.org. All successful received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation.
Education/Academic Credentials
D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in neuroradiology preferred; eligibility for licensure in Colorado
The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on experience. Experience/aspirations toward having a local and/or national reputation of clinical excellence, teaching, and scholarly excellence is preferred.
Participation in national societies and organizations is preferred. The Department and institution will support participation with societies, particularly when focused on faculty development and providing service.
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides the full spectrum of medical services from primary to oncologic care. Serving one third of the city of Denver, as well as patients from outside Denver, Denver Health provides primary care services via a citywide network of community health centers, school-based health clinics, and a soon-to-open 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center. Inpatient services are housed in multiple campus buildings with 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds. Denver Health is committed to serving all patients, regardless of the ability to pay. Denver Health’s Emergency Medicine program is nationally renowned, with over 120,000 patient visits per year, and with a nationally recognized stand-alone emergency medicine residency. Denver Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the world’s leading trauma centers and has amongst the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, 2700 of whom are admitted, and many of whom arrive as transfers from any one of 60 regional hospital...s. The trauma service is extraordinarily academically productive with millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and United States Department of Defense (DoD). The seminal text “Trauma” was authored by Denver Health faculty. Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. All faculty at Denver Health have University appointments and are valued participants in University and Department of Radiology functions. Faculty have access to the academic and cultural resources of Denver Health, the University, and other affiliate institutions.