Registered Radiologist Assistant Jobs in Colorado

Denver Health, the premier teaching hospital and safety net institution for the city of Denver and entire Rocky Mountain region, is seeking a breast imaging radiologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, depending on level of experience.

We offer a stimulating and supportive environment that prioritizes both patient care and physician well-being in state-of-the-art facilities completed in 2021. Candidates with strong interests in education, research, social media outreach, and/or health policy that match the mission of the institution are encouraged to apply. Numerous opportunities for growth exist in each of these areas within the division with dedicated mentors and collaborators.

Denver Health aims for a world-class breast imaging 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. All faculty at Denver Health have faculty appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Key Position Benefits:

• 100% breast imaging position with no evening hours or weekend call requirement.
• Academic trainee-driven environment teach and work alongside motivated residents and fellows!
• Best in KLAS PACS, MagView reporting, and Epic EMR, all integrated.
• Substantial and competitive CME and benefits packages, with retirement matching.
• Highly supportive departmental and institutional leadership committed to individual career development on either clinical or academic promotion tracks.
• Opportunities for operational and academic leadership at the hospital or SOM for motivated candidates.
• Optional internal moonlighting available for general ED call shifts.

Position Summary:

The candidate being sought will participate in the delivery of the full spectrum of breast imaging services, including procedures, tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. In addition to the breast imaging services currently offered, Denver Health seeks to continuously improve and innovate, including expanding and advancing our breast MRI service line.

Denver Health breast imagers 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 for students and trainees.  The department values patient-centered care and a highly collaborative work environment. There is a strong working relationship with surgery, oncology, primary care and other services.

Reporting Structure:

The radiologist will report to the Department Chair of Radiology with direct mentorship and supervision from the Chief of Breast Imaging. The department benefits from excellent administrative support. Most radiology staff (technologists, radiology RNs, transporters, etc.) report within the department, not to an external hierarchy, so there is alignment of staff and faculty towards the goals of the department.

Candidate Qualifications:

• D., D.O. or foreign equivalent medical degree; board certification in Radiology; fellowship training and/or extensive experience in breast imaging including breast MRI and tomosynthesis 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.
• Current breast imaging fellows are eligible to apply.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits:

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 (9.5%). Full details are available online and from human resources.

Dedicated academic funds cover licensing fees, Board MOC fees, conference attendance, and other academic needs are provided.

Procedure for Candidacy:

All candidates will need to apply through the Denver Health HR website or candidates can email a cover letter and CV. If emailing, please send current CV and cover letter to:

Ashesh Thaker, M.D., Chair of Radiology, ashesh.thaker@dhha.org and Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment, aaron.ortiz@dhha.org.

All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation. References will be checked before selecting a final candidate, typically prior to arranging in-person interviews and will proceed after discussing with the candidate(s) first.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all people regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.