Neurotrauma Fellow

Denver, CO; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement contributions

Health coverage

Job summary

Denver Health is recruiting a Neurotrauma Fellow for a one-year, non-ACGME program at the main campus in Denver, CO. The fellowship trains leaders in academic neurotrauma with cranial and spinal injury focus, including intracranial pressure management and cerebral perfusion optimization.

The fellow will work with neurosurgery faculty, a neuro-intensivist, residents, and advanced practice providers, and engage in research and education throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Colorado Physician or Physician Training License.
• USMLE steps 1-3 passed; ECFMG if non-US trained.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the neurosurgical team alongside faculty and staff.
• Provide critical care and operative management of cranial and spinal injuries.
• Participate in elective neurosurgical cases when resident participation is limited.
• Demonstrate growing independence in patient evaluation and management.
• Coordinate case presentations in Morbidity and Mortality Conference.

Skills

Computer skills

USMLE steps 1-3

EMR experience

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Colorado Physician License

USMLE/ECFMG qualification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Neurotrauma Fellow to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department Neurosurgeons

Job Summary

The Denver Health Neurotrauma Fellowship Program is a comprehensive and challenging one-year non-ACGME program based at the Denver Health main campus in Denver, CO. The fellowship program is designed to train future leaders in the profession by providing quality advanced training in academic neurotrauma, including both cranial and spine injury. We are proud to be an integral part of the tradition of training residents and fellows at our premier Level I Academic Medical Center and Community Health Clinics. The cranial focus of the Neurotrauma Fellowship will include both surgical and intensive care management, particularly targeting therapy based on advanced multi-modality monitoring. The fellow will learn and become comfortable with issues such as tailoring intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure to individual patients and manipulating cerebral perfusion and metabolism to optimize demand and delivery parameters. The spinal focus of the Neurotrauma Fellowship will target optimal diagnosis and management of trauma to the spinal column and cord. Those applicable surgical options will be performed in conjunction with attending spinal surgeons in neurological surgery, offering exposure to a variety of approaches and techniques. Non-surgical and critical care options amenable to spinal column and cord injuries will also be an integral part of the fellowship. The Neurotrauma Fellow will be a well-rounded, hardworking, and motivated trainee interested in joining our fellowship. Applicants can apply online or submit CV and Cover Letter to: Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment Denver Health Medical Center [e-mail]

Responsibilities

1. Function as a member of the neurosurgical team alongside neurosurgery faculty, one neuro-intensivist, one resident, and multiple advanced practice providers.
2. Provide critical care management and operative management of patients with cranial and spinal injuries.
3. Participate in elective neurosurgical cases when qualified resident participation is not available.
4. Demonstrate progressive independence in patient evaluation and management.
5. Coordinate presentation of cases in Morbidity and Mortality Conference during the University of Colorado Neurosurgery Grand Rounds.
6. Select outcomes for root cause analysis and assign team member tasks in monthly Denver Health Morbidity and Mortality Conference.
7. Actively participate in journal clubs, neurosurgery case conferences, neurosurgery lecture/seminar series, asynchronous learning, Greenberg review and board preparation.
8. Participate in research primarily focused on clinical/translational care.
9. Embrace a team-member and patient care approach consistent with the graduate medical education mission at Denver Health, which seeks to advance clinical excellence through the mission-oriented care we provide to our community as an academic safety-net system, and through promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

1. Neurosurgical training in US or equivalent non-US training program
2. USMLE steps 1-3 passed; ECFMG if non-US trained

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities are outlined in the ACGME Neurosurgery Milestones Project, which provides a framework for the assessment of the development of a training physician in key dimensions of the elements of physician competency in a specialty or subspecialty. The principal milestones will relate to neurotrauma and critical care, and the fellow will be expected to advance to the highest levels in each category (level 5) by the end of the training year.

Computers and Technology

1. Computer skills required.
2. Past experience with EMR required.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration

1. Colorado Physician or Physician Training License
2. ACLS

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Education

Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school.

Required Licenses

MD-Physician - State Medical Board

Shift Work Type

Regular

Salary

$105,500.00 - $105,500.00 / yr

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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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.
• We Love Our Purpose
• Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another.
• Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve.
• Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado.
• Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike.
• No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize.
• We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth.
• Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement.
• We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%.
• Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.
• At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.