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Position Summary:
 

Denver Health Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is recruiting a full-time fellowship-trained academic breast surgical oncologist (or those with equivalent training) to serve as Chief, Division of Breast Surgical Oncology at Denver Health Medical Center. This is a key strategic leadership role responsible for growing and overseeing our multidisciplinary breast surgery program and leading the standardization of surgical care for breast disease across the institution. Our highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team-based care model provides personalized treatment for the full spectrum of breast conditions including benign breast disease, high risk patients, breast cancer and survivorship. This is a full-time academic faculty position with clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities, ideal for candidates who are committed to breast health equity, medical education, and academic program development.


This individual will:

• Lead the Division of Breast Surgery overseeing clinical, academic and programmatic development.
• Serve as Co-director of the Denver Health Breast Center, partnering with multidisciplinary colleagues in medical oncology, breast radiology, breast pathology, genetics and plastic reconstructive surgery to deliver high-quality, comprehensive and equitable, patient-centered care.
• Ensure consistent participation in weekly multidisciplinary breast tumor board, quality initiatives and clinical operations meetings.
• Partner with system leaders to drive philanthropy, community outreach and DEI initiatives. 

Academic Role:

• Faculty appointment through the University of Colorado School of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience
• Involvement in the education and mentorship of medical students, general surgery residents
• Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, and program innovation
• Access to University research infrastructure and academic development resources
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to academic advancement across the department.
• Integrated into a full general and trauma surgery division with a supportive, collegial medical staff

Qualifications:

• Physician degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MD/PhD, or equivalent).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Board Certification in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, or equivalent expertise in breast cancer surgery.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in breast surgical oncology.
• Eligibility for Colorado medical licensure
• Academic interest in teaching, clinical research, and program growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of program-building experience, or a demonstrated ability to lead transformative growth in breast surgical oncology.
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining NAPBC and/or COC accreditation
• Active engagement with relevant professional societies (e.g., American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, etc.)  
• Proven mentor with a track record of guiding junior faculty, trainees, and staff, and fostering team cohesion.

Compensation and Benefits:

Denver Health offers a competitive salary with full benefits, CME support, 9.5% retirement match, academic development time, and access to research and teaching opportunities through its affiliation with the University of Colorado.


Interested applicants should submit CV to:

Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment

Denver Health Medical Center

Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org 

Essential Functions:

• Conducts diagnostic procedures, such as mammograms and biopsies, to identify and diagnose breast conditions. (20%)
• Performs surgical procedures to treat breast conditions, such as breast cancer, benign breast tumors, and breast reconstruction. (40%)
• Provides post operative care and follow up care for patients, including monitoring for complications and providing recommendations for future treatment. (10%)
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support throughout the treatment process. (10%)
• Collaborates with medical professionals, such as oncologists and radiologists, to provide comprehensive care for patients. (15%)
• Keeps detailed records of patients' medical history, treatment, and outcomes. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience:

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association 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.
• Computer skills preferred.

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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 generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, 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:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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

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.

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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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