Apprentice, International Physician

We are recruiting for a motivated Apprentice, International Physician - 1.0 FTE to join our team

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Department

Phys & Care Provider Education

Job Summary

The Apprentice, International Physician will participate fully in the Colorado Works for International Physicians
(COWIP) program. The trainee will attend didactic lectures, participate in clinical training under the supervision
of faculty physicians, work with interdisciplinary care teams, participate in other tasks (such as quality
improvement or research activities), and take training examinations as necessary to enhance their
understanding the US medical system.

Essential Functions:

• Develop a Plan of Care for Patients
  
  • Discuss patients' treatment plans with physicians and other medical professionals.
  
  • Encourages increased patient understanding and involvement in care.
  
  • Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their
  representatives.
  
  • Consult with physicians and other professionals, such as social workers, regarding patients'
  hospital admission, continued observation, transition of care, or discharge.
  
  • Identify factors that may affect patient management, such as age, gender, barriers to
  communication, and underlying disease. (25%)
• Deliver Care to Patients:
  
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs & lab data to determine emergency intervention needs and priority
  of treatment.
  
  • Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care.
  
  • Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions.
  
  • Coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
  
  • Monitor patients' conditions and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
  • Select, request, perform, or interpret diagnostic procedures, e.g., lab tests, electrocardiograms,
  etc.
  
  • Select and order medications to address patient needs.
  
  (50%)
• Participate in formal didactic educational and assessment activities in preparation for residency
  application and training.
  (25%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree MD from an accredited medical school or international equivalent Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• ECFMG- ECFMG Certification - ECFMG - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$48, $48,700.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a 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.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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