Chief of Urology
Company: Denver Health Medical Center
Location: Denver
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Chief of Urology | Denver Health Medical Center | Denver, CO The
Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at Denver Health Medical
Center is recruiting a Chief of Urology. This position emphasizes
patient access, high quality surgical care, housestaff and fellow
training, and clinical research. The DH program is fully integrated
with the Division of Urology at the University of Colorado School
of Medicine (UCSOM), including utilization of resident staff,
clinical responsibilities and research. The Division of Urology at
Denver Health is a dynamic group of five providers committed to
providing world class urologic care to an urban underserved patient
population regardless of ability to pay. Denver Health is
considered a national model of an integrated urban safety net
health care system that includes a 525 bed acute care hospital,
with new adult and pediatric emergency departments, the 911
paramedic system, 10 community health centers, 18 school-based
clinics, the public health department, the Rocky Mountain Poison
and Drug Center, a 100 bed non-medical detoxification center, a
dedicated psychiatric emergency service, correctional care
facilities, the Rocky Mountain Center for the Medical response to
Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics, and an HMO. The Denver
Health Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center has been recognized as
a preeminent Level I Trauma Center, with one of the best trauma
survival rates in the country. The Chief of Urology will have
oversight of all care delivered by the Division of Urology at
Denver Health and will provide overall strategic leadership of the
Division in conjunction with the Department of Surgery leadership.
They will have responsibility for strategic planning, clinical
services, professional performance, business performance, medical
education, and physician practice as well as assisting with
continued support of a research program. Developing relationships
with key internal stakeholders is of particular importance,
including interventional radiology and uro-gynecology, in the
interest of advancing multidisciplinary care of patients with
urologic diseases. Advancing a culture of excellence in urology,
the Chief will be dedicated to performance expectations, which
provide for the highest quality patient care and consistency in
clinical care standards, driven by patient safety requirements and
clinical outcomes monitoring. He/she will be responsible for the
growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity and teaching
excellence of the Division continuing to raise the bar on medical
student and resident education and developing a stronger commitment
to departmental research efforts. Benefits of practicing at Denver
Health include: - 9.5% retirement matching - 34 days of paid time
off - Competitive salary/benefits (expected range
$465,500-$513,500) - Public service loan forgiveness eligible site
- Academic appointment with the University of Colorado School of
Medicine - Mission driven, compassionate care of an underserved
patient population - Conveniently located in Denver with access to
a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty
and 300 days of sunshine per year As an urban safety net health
care system, Denver Health is particularly committed to clinical
care and academic activity that advances health equity. Patient
access to care is of particular importance. Recruiting a Chief of
Urology with interest and experience in urologic care for
underserved populations is a high priority. The candidate will have
a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado and interface
with the division at the school related to collaboration and cross
coverage. Interested applicants can apply online or submit CV and
letter of interest to: Aaron Ortiz, Manager of Provider Recruitment
Denver Health Medical Center Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org
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