Medical and Clinical Director - Rocky Mountain Poison Center

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Job Summary

The Medical Director of Denver Health Rocky Mountain Poison Center is responsible for medical activities of RMPC and will assist the Fellowship Director of The Rocky Mountain Fellowship in Medical Toxicology. The position facilitates high quality, cost effective patient care for the Center in full compliance applicable regulatory standards. In collaboration with PC Operational/Managing Director, acts as liaison to pharmacy, nursing and EMS communities, departments of health, and other health-care oriented professional associations and organizations. Builds collaborative relationships with academic institutions within our state and nationally. The Medical Director is responsible for the clinical activities of the poison center staff. The role is responsible for the establishment and periodic review of triage and treatment protocol; quality assurance; education of staff, health professionals and students; daily case reviews; and other operation activities. The Medical Director partners with Associate COO for development of the PC strategy, financial management and client account management. In addition, the Medical Director or designee must be available at all times to provide consultation to the center staff and to other health professionals seeking advice from the center on medical toxicology issues.

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall medical direction and clinical oversight for the Rocky Mountain Poison Center (RMPC), including diagnostic consultation, treatment guidance, and supervision of clinical staff. (15%)
• Ensures regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and patient safety, including establishment and periodic review of triage and treatment protocols and participation in critical case reviews. (15%)
• Serves as the primary physician liaison and external Medical Director to clients, grantors, states, healthcare partners, media, and professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels. (15%)
• Leads education, training, and academic programs, including staff education, clinical competency evaluation, the Medical Toxicology Fellowship, and the Medical Toxicology Clinic. (15%)
• Advances research, scholarship, and innovation, including participation in research, task forces, public health collaborations, conferences (e.g., NACCT), and professional organizations. (10%)
• Supports financial sustainability and growth through participation in budgeting, marketing, sales activities, and grant and contract development. (10%)
• Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with healthcare systems, EMS, public health agencies, academic institutions, and legislative stakeholders as requested. (10%)
• Promotes talent development, performance improvement, and continuous learning, mentoring staff, fostering engagement, and applying Lean and change-management principles to enhance organizational effectiveness. (10%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine Required
• Doctorate Degree 2. Board certified in medical toxicology either by the American Board of Medical Toxicology, the Subboard of Medical Toxicology of the American Board of Medical Specialties, or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine's Certification of Added Qualifications in Medical Toxicology. Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years Experience as a clinician, clinical leader, and educator Required

Licenses:

• MD- Physician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Understanding and experience with call center operations
  
  2. Ability to develop an ongoing educational curriculum for poison center staff
  
  3. Ability to effectively collaborative with business leaders and operational roles
  
  4. Interpersonal skills to inspire a level of confidence and reliability with the profession, the public and the staff.
  
  5. Excellence in skills developing long standing relationships with external stakeholders.
  
  6. Ability to innovate the practice of Clinical Toxicology and patient care in the PC setting.
  
  7. Excellent skills in coaching and giving feedback to peer clinicians and all levels of staff.
  

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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.