Lead Physician - Medical Services (Fort Logan) Open Rank-Sr Instructor - Sr. Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state psychiatric hospitals serving Colorado residents with acute mental illnesses and/or court-ordered inpatient restoration treatment. Our vision is to provide exemplary inpatient psychiatric care to residents in Colorado with acute, serious and persistent mental health needs. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult clients generally between the ages of 18 and 59. The hospital has 94 civil adult inpatient beds and 22 forensic beds.

CMHHIFL is located in the greater Denver area. This position will be required to be in person on the Ft Logan campus and is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus.

This position is considered open rank based on number of hours worked.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruits, orients and supervises primary and specialty providers, contracted On-Duty physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Supervises, evaluates, coaches and develops medical, ancillary and administrative staff. Manages performance to include disciplinary proceedings as needed and/or as assigned. Handles daily supervisory issues for physicians and state classified staff such as approval of leave, guidance and mentoring, and oversight of work. Assigns tasks, monitors progress, establishes work standards, and monitors the quality of work.
• Develops and revises hospital policies and procedures and clinical care guidelines/protocols. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS). Reviews death and sentinel events.
• Monitors hospital admission referrals for medical appropriateness. Provides second-level review of problematic cases and serves as a resource for other directors and facility leadership.
• Manages the Institute's outside medical process through clinical review and authorization of services. Assesses and recommends off-site sources for needed patient care, treatment, and services not provided by the department or the hospital. Coordinates care for difficult cases. Brokers consensus when differences of opinion arise.
• Addresses, investigates and resolves complaints from hospital staff, patients, or external stakeholders.
• Chairs and/or serves on multiple committees to assist the hospital in meeting its mission and goals.
• Maintains active clinical staff privileges and current medical license.
• Complies with CDHS and State of Colorado policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules & Regulations, and Medical Staff Practice Protocols
• Performs related work as assigned, such as those duties outlined in the Staff Physician job description. Provides site coverage for "Code-Blue" emergency response and stabilization of medical emergencies. Provides after-hours medical back-up "MOD" on call as assigned and also after-hours/weekend OD site coverage as needed.
• Balances resources across departments. Advocates for and secures necessary equipment. Completes operational assessments, analyses and develops proposals for service expansion to further the mission of the agency.
• DEA Registrant for Medical Services Pharmaceuticals
• Develops, maintains, revises and reports on Peer Review processes and performance measures.
• Supervises the On-Duty physicians, including ongoing evaluation of their clinical care and documentation and timely feedback.
• Provides oversight of other clinical services such as dental clinic, laboratory and phlebotomy service, including contracted services and others, as assigned
• Coordinates the hospital's pandemic response and mitigation efforts through policy development, guidance, training, and public health compliance with assistance from Medical Physicians, the facility infection preventionist and medical clinic staff.
• Ensures radiology service complies with applicable rules and regulations; may include serving as the hospital's radiation safety officer.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. The ranks are based on how many years a candidate has been licensed and if they want to pursue the promotions track.

• MD or DO Family Practice / Internal Medicine or other related specialty.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine. Must be licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in inpatient settings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Knows and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion practices or has knowledge and understands cultural differences.
• Knowledge regarding clinical research regulations and principles of ethical conduct.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.
• Knowledge and general understanding of university curriculum/education and professional development programs.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statements:

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. Five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Rachael Anderson: Rachael.Anderson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin 8/25/23 and will continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$299,970 - $305,910

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.