Department of Medicine | Denver Health Medical Center
Affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado

The Opportunity

Denver Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine (PCC). This role offers the opportunity to lead a nationally recognized academic division within one of the country’s premier safety net health systems, serving a diverse and medically complex population.

The Chief will provide comprehensive leadership for clinical, academic, operational, and strategic initiatives across pulmonary and critical care services at Denver Health Medical Center.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the PCC Chief will oversee all pulmonary and critical care services across inpatient and outpatient settings, including the Medical Intensive Care Unit, inpatient consult services, outpatient pulmonary clinics, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and respiratory care services.

The Chief will be responsible for divisional strategy, quality and safety, faculty development, education, research oversight, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The role includes close partnership with administrative leadership and a matrixed academic reporting relationship with the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Division and Academic Environment

The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine includes 12 physicians and 6 Advanced Practice Providers and supports a robust academic mission. Denver Health serves as a key teaching site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine and provides training for pulmonary and critical care fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice learners.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership
• Expand access to high quality pulmonary and critical care services for underserved populations
• Lead quality, safety, and outcomes improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain evidence based clinical pathways and standards
• Optimize operational efficiency and patient flow
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements

Academic Leadership
• Oversee graduate medical education and fellowship training
• Mentor faculty and support professional development
• Promote scholarly activity and research excellence
• Lead continuing medical education efforts
• Serve as a visible and respected educator

Administrative Leadership
• Direct clinical, financial, and operational management of the Division
• Partner with administrative leadership on planning and resource allocation
• Lead faculty recruitment, development, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and wellness
• Oversee quality improvement and peer review activities

Communication and Change Leadership
• Build strong collaborative relationships across disciplines
• Communicate transparently with faculty, staff, and leadership
• Lead change initiatives aligned with institutional priorities

Candidate Qualifications

Required
• MD or DO with board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Eligibility for licensure in Colorado
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic pulmonary and critical care medicine

Preferred
• Eligibility for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank
• Record of excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship
• Experience in mission driven or safety net health systems
• Strong operational, financial, and quality improvement leadership skills

About Denver Health

Denver Health is Colorado’s premier safety net health system and a national leader in integrated, high quality, cost effective care. Serving more than 280,000 patients annually, Denver Health is recognized for outstanding clinical outcomes, patient safety, and social responsibility. Denver Health maintains a formal academic affiliation with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, with all faculty holding full time academic appointments.

The Community

Denver is a vibrant metropolitan area offering exceptional outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, professional sports, and an outstanding quality of life at the base of the Rocky Mountains.

Application Process

Nominations and expressions of interest should be submitted electronically to:

George Clem, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner
Denver Health Medical Center
George.Clem@dhha.org

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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