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Denver Health
Denver, Colorado

Infectious Disease Physician

Infectious DiseaseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$201K–$264K /yr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Infectious Disease Physician 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

DH ID/AIDS SERVICES PAV L

Job Summary

The Public Health Institute at Denver Health (PHIDH) is recruiting for a board-certified adult Infectious Diseases physician with experience and a strong interest in an academic career focused on treating patients with sexually transmitted infections and people with HIV.

The primary clinical responsibilities are providing attending coverage in the Denver Sexual Health Clinic (DSHC) and the Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinic at Denver Health. The DSHC is the largest sexual health clinic in a multistate region. It provides comprehensive sexual health services including family planning.

The ID Clinic is one of Colorado’s largest providers of primary care to people with HIV and provides the full spectrum of outpatient care for other infectious diseases. Both clinics focus on innovation, continuous quality improvement, research, teaching, and expert consultation.

Additional clinical responsibilities include attending coverage on the inpatient infectious diseases consult service. The position has opportunities for professional growth and academic advancement through research, education, and leadership. PHIDH physicians also have faculty appointments at the University of Colorado.

  • Interested applicants can apply online or submit CV to:
  • Mary Armijo, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
  • Mary.Armijo@DHHA.org

Essential Functions

Conducts clinical activities as defined in the privileging documents for this provider and delivers superior patient care by:

  • Determining and assessing the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the medical condition of patient.
  • Making decisions regarding treatment changes and referring patient to specialized services as needed.
  • Applying thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
  • Encouraging increased patient understanding and involvement in care. (65%)

Initiates, performs, or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (15%)

Serves as a teacher for students seeking clinical experience at Denver Health and provides education for post graduate medical trainees. (10%)

Provides leadership to improve outcomes and service quality. (5%)

Works to ensure personnel, department, and organization are in compliance with all legal and educational requirements. (5%)

Education

Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Programs and fellowships for specialist, or equivalent. Required

Work Experience

Licenses

MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
  • Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams, formulating assessments, and determining treatment plans for patients.
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of infectious diseases.
  • Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • EPIC experience preferred.

Shift

  • Days (United States of America)
  • Work Type
  • Regular

Salary

$201,300.00 - $263,500.00 / 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:
  • Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide clinical care in the Denver Sexual Health Clinic and the Infectious Diseases Clinic, including inpatient consults. They will also participate in research, teaching medical students and trainees, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants must be board-certified adult Infectious Diseases physicians with a doctorate degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of an accredited residency and fellowship program is required, along with a valid state medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Infectious disease managementPatient assessmentPharmacological treatmentDiagnostic testingClinical leadershipMedical educationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Infectious Disease Physician at Denver Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,720 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

In Colorado, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$315k (69 salary observations; 141 listings), vs ~$293k nationally (1,554 salary observations; 5,436 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$232k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $225k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Infectious Disease Jobs

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 3 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
18%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Infectious Disease listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Denver

Rent affordability

11% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: physician · infectious disease · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.

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About Denver Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Medical, dental, vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
On-site employee fitness center
Free RTD EcoPass