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Critical Care - Intensivist - Physician at National Jewish Health summary:

Seeking board eligible/board certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians to join National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. The role involves providing specialized pulmonary and critical care medicine including nocturnist coverage across multiple affiliated hospitals. National Jewish Health is a leading respiratory hospital recognized nationally for excellence in patient care and research.

Opportunities for Pulmonary and Critical Care

Intensivists and

Nocturnists

National Jewish Health – Denver, CO

National Jewish Health, located in Denver, Colorado in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, is seeking BE/BC Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians to join our medical staff. This premier respiratory hospital is looking to expand Pulmonary and Critical Care on our Main Campus, and at our affiliated hospitals in the Denver metropolitan region including Saint Joseph Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center and Platte Valley Medical Center. We have openings for full-time nocturnists and physicians that will perform a mix of pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Qualifications:

1. BE/BC in Pulmonary and Critical Care
2. Fellowship Pulmonary, Critical Care
3. Eligible to hold CO license

National Jewish Health

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation delivering excellence in multispecialty care and world class research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of children and adults with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care.

National Jewish Health has been named a top hospital in the pulmonology category by U.S. News & World Report on its 2025-26 list of best hospitals in the nation. This marks the 29th consecutive year that National Jewish Health has been included in the rankings. Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital. This year, the two were ranked at #20 on the list.

Living in Denver

Denver has it all: thriving city center, distinctive neighborhoods, great schools, unsurpassed sporting opportunities, outstanding restaurants, great shopping, and premier arts and culture. Denver has been voted one of the best places for singles, having and raising a family and relocation. Our city benefits from a mild climate and a wealth of recreational activities, making it the perfect environment for energetic individuals. Denver is a progressive city full of educational and cultural opportunities, making it the ideal home for enthusiastic minds. With over 300 days of sunshine, there is always something to do.

Benefits:

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

1. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
2. Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
3. Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
4. Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
5. Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
6. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
7. Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
8. Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
9. Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
10. Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
11. Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
    
    

Salary Information:

Mix of Pulmonary and Critical Care starts at $250,000

Nocturnist starts at $400,000

Salary is determined by experience and there is opportunity for additional compensation due to RVU model.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

Monica Kiger, Physician Recruiter

Keywords:

Pulmonary care, Critical care, Intensivist, Nocturnist, Physician, Respiratory hospital, Denver healthcare, Medical staff recruitment, Board certified physician, Hospital medicine

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