Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Oral Surgeons Job Summary Denver Health Medical Center in the heart of Downtown Denver, CO is recruiting for an PRN/Intermittent Oral Surgeon to join our Oral Surgery Department as a clinician and core faculty member in our Oral Surgery Residency Program. Since we opened our doors in 1860, Denver Health has had a reputation of providing for the growing needs of the community. From our start over 160 years ago, growth and expansion has morphed Denver Health in to a leading safety net institution, community academic medical center, and patient home providing care to all patients regardless of ability to pay.Denver Health is now a 555-bed Level I Trauma Center, and one of the largest safety net teaching hospitals in the United States. Additionally, the institution has grown to include The Denver Department of Public Health, the Denver Paramedics, and 10 primary care sites located across the Denver Metro area. All told, the Denver Health system provides more than 315 million dollars of uncompensated care every year, over one million ambulatorycare encounters, 124,000 ER/Urgent Care visits, and 9,000 outpatient surgeries. OMFS Program: Denver Health is home to an impressive OMFS 4 year training program that has produced several leaders in our field. Currently, we have a four year program that selects 2 trainees per year.At the end of the program our trainees meet the core objectives of competency in the following clinical areas: oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesia, medicine, cardiology, pediatric medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, neurosurgery, surgical intensive care, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Currently, we are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, talented surgeon to join our faculty and be involved in our clinical and residency education for future generations of oral surgeons. In addition to residency responsibilities, attendings in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Denver Health will have the opportunity to practice full scope hospital-based surgery. Attendings will have an opportunity to develop a faculty practice in a brand new state of the art facility at our Outpatient Medical Center and will have responsibilities to cover resident clinics, and will be appointed a faculty rank at the University of Colorado commensurate with years of experience/achievement. Ideal candidates are those who care deeply about providing care to a underrepresented patient population, resident education, service and want to join a program dedicated to creating an environment where residents can grow and thrive. Candidates considered for the position must be Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and must be able to secure a Colorado State Dental and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery License prior to their appointments. Applicants should submit their CV to: Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment [email protected] Essential Functions: - Performs biopsies to determine whether tumors or growths are cancerous. - Administers local, regional, or general anesthetics to patients before surgeries. - Surgically removes tumors and abnormal growths of the oral and maxillofacial areas. - Adjusts patients' jaws to provide increased functionality, comfort, and symmetry. - Removes impacted wisdom teeth and buried dental roots. - Performs reconstructive surgery to treat congenital defects, structural abnormalities, and injuries. - Prepares patients' mouths for dental implants. - Collaborates with various healthcare specialists to create suitable treatment plans f r patients. - Informs patients of their diagnoses and discussing appropriate treatment options with them. Education: - Doctorate Degree Required Licenses: - MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. - Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. - Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. - Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. - Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. - Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. - Performs in a tactful and professional manner. - A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. - Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. - Computer skills required. Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $339,300.00 - $466,200.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE) Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: - Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% - On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes - Community resource navigation support - Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class." Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/0B1E2327F0874ADB.