Denver Health · 2 months ago
Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center (RMPDC)
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety - 1391 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$310K/yr - $505K/yr
7+ years expDenver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system seeking a motivated Executive Director for the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety Center (RMPDC). The role involves leading and overseeing all aspects of the center, ensuring high-quality patient care, and participating in strategic decision-making as part of the Executive Staff team.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for all RMPDC programs and services to ensure alignment with Denver Health priorities and public health policy
Ensure program quality, clinical integrity, and operational excellence across consultative, clinical, and administrative functions
Serve as the principal physician leader on all matters requiring medical and policy input
Lead data-driven decision making through analysis of RMPDC service outcomes and performance metrics
Represent RMPDC at local, state and federal levels to influence policy and strengthen partnerships
Oversee the development of technical, professional, and administrative reports to support transparency and accountability
Develop and manage the RMPDC operating budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals
Assess and allocate resources to meet current and emerging program needs
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to sustain and expand RMPDC services
Define and execute long-term strategies that align RMPDC operations with Denver Health’s mission and community needs
Direct policy development and review to ensure compliance, efficiency and innovation in service delivery
Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives that enhance patient and community outcomes
Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen public health engagement and responsiveness
Promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Monitor emerging trends to anticipate workforce and competency needs among RMPDC staff
Champion continuous learning, research excellence and the adoption of evidence-based practices in the field
Drive organizational change using Lean and performance improvement methodologies
Lead, mentor, and develop RMPDC leadership and staff to build a high-performing, engaged team
Foster innovation, accountability and succession readiness across all levels
Oversee training and development for professional and clinical trainees
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree Required (MD/DO)
7-9 years of work experience, typically eight years as Director of complex organization units; experience needed in complex medical call centers required
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Communication skills to interact effectively with Denver Health's current service/client base, prospective customers, and all levels of Denver Health management
The ability to understand and apply financial analyses including forecasting, assist exploring strategic options and develop creative solutions to complex government and business issues
The ability to interpret and analyze financial and statistical information
The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable alternative solutions to a question or problem and evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative
Knowledge in the practice of medicine in the general field of toxicology/pharmacology, or emergency medicine
Knowledge in the principles, practices and methodologies applicable to the delivery of toxicology care and services
Knowledge of training practices and procedures used in teaching medicine to varying professional levels of medical trainees
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
Company
Denver Health
Denver Health is a health care organization providing level one care for all, regardless of ability to pay.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationCDA Foundation
2024-11-22Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Leticia Leyva
Administrative Director. CEO's Office
Ansar Hassan
Interim CFO / Senior Finance Director
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