Academic Nocturnist – Emergency Medicine & Teaching

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health's Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a full-time academic emergency physician to join our core clinical operations as a nocturnist. The ideal candidate will fuse clinical excellence with education and teaching, contributing to patient care and our department's academic mission.

As a faculty member affiliated with the Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine, you will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities across clinical service,

Qualifications

• Essential duties include teaching students and residents as part of University of Colorado School of Medicine affiliation.
• Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality care and patient access while advancing education and research.
• Fostering an equity-informed culture and inclusive communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to improve service, treat colleagues with respect, and uphold professional ethics.
• Provide clear clinical information and request resources to meet Denver Health goals while accepting feedback respectfully.
• Demonstrate leadership to improve outcomes, department, and organizational efficiency while ensuring compliance.
• Drive quality metrics and embrace innovations to continually improve patient care and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents within the Emergency Medicine program.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care and support education and research.
• Promote an equity-informed culture through inclusive communication and collaboration.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff; gather and provide necessary information.

Job description

Denver Health's Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a full-time academic emergency physician to join our core clinical operations as a nocturnist. The ideal candidate will fuse clinical excellence with education and teaching, contributing to patient care and our department's academic mission.

As a faculty member affiliated with the Denver Health/CU Anschutz Residency in Emergency Medicine, you will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities across clinical service,