CMM Physician, Pediatrics

Vail Health Hospital; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

CME funds

403(b) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive patient care at our Avon, CO hospital. You will perform examinations, assessments, diagnoses and treatments for a defined patient population, coordinating care across teams.

You will prescribe medications, monitor progress, advise on health and prevention, and refer patients to specialists as needed. A strong focus on safety and HIPAA compliance is required, with leadership responsibilities in certain programs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of directly related experience, may include residency in a related medical specialty.
• Federal DEA certification; Medical specialty license or certification; Board certified or board eligible.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff credentialing and privileges.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes or administers medications, vaccinations, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Provides health and wellness advice on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Monitors patient progress, re-evaluates treatments, and explains results to patients.
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant care components as needed.
• May manage daily operations of a medical program or unit.
• Directs nursing and support staff in patient care activities as required.
• Follows policies, safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards.
• Participates in health promotion and prevention programs as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical decision-making

Clinical evaluation

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

Provides comprehensive services functioning as an independent healthcare provider.

What you will do:

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

License(s) / Certification(s):

• Federal DEA certification; Medical Specialty license or certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty required
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff office credentialing and privileges required

Education:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution is required.

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay:

$275,000 — $300,000 USD