Critical Care Hospitalist

2 months ago
Denver, Colorado$239K - $281KFull TimeHospital Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Denver Health as a Critical Care Hospitalist providing overnight care in the MICU. This role involves coordinating care, serving as a liaison, and improving patient outcomes in a Level I Trauma Center.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overnight critical care in MICU.
  • Coordinate care among physicians and hospital staff.
  • Participate in committees to improve efficiency and infection control.
  • Serve as liaison between administration and physicians.

Requirements

  • MD degree and completed residency and fellowship.
  • State medical license.
  • Strong communication and clinical skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range $239,400 to $281,100 annually.
  • Up to 27 paid days off.
  • Retirement plan with up to 9.5% employer contribution.
  • Comprehensive medical plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • PSLF eligible.

Work Schedule

  • Night shifts.
  • Full-time position.

Work at a mission-driven safety-net hospital with strong community impact.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Critical Care Hospitalist at Denver Health and Hospital Authority a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Denver Health and Hospital Authority is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Denver Health and Hospital Authority lists compensation for this physician position at $239k to $281k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($239k–$281k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Up to 27 paid days off per year, Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, Generous medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass, On-site fitness center and wellness classes, Childcare discount programs, Tuition reimbursement and assistance, Professional clinical advancement program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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Benefits & Perks

Up to 27 paid days off per year
Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass
On-site fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs
Tuition reimbursement and assistance
Professional clinical advancement program
1.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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