Description
Denver Health Medical Center has an opportunity for a Medical Director to lead our ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. The Medical Director of ACUTE is a vital physician leader at Denver Health, who is responsible for the ongoing coordination and oversight of the medical services provided to hospitalized eating disorders patients at Denver Health's ACUTE Eating Disorder Center, an internationally recognized destination for patients with complex eating disorders. ACUTE's medical director provides effective leadership and oversight of ACUTE's innovative care model, culture of excellence, clinical services, quality and safety program, multidisciplinary staffing, clinician professional development, and coordination and communication between Denver Health and other community and national organizations serving patients with complex eating disorders.
The position is supported with 60% administrative protected time and effort for leadership and management activities, with the remainder of the Medical Director's time dedicated to either direct clinical care or other funded work (e.g., via grant-funded research or other external funding). The role reports directly to Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer and includes a title of Associate Chair, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Department Chair of Behavioral Health at Denver Health given the unique relationship between ACUTE and Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration. Based on clinical specialty, the Medical Director will have a concordant academic appointment within the relevant University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) department exclusively for academic responsibilities and academic promotion within CUSOM, if desired.
Interested applicants should submit CV/Cover Letter to Braden Huntley or apply online:
Braden Huntley, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:
- 9.5% retirement matching
- 37 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Relocation bonus
- DEA fee-exempt site
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
Your Mission Our Commitment:
At Denver Health, you are seen, supported, and valued—not just for the physician you are, but for the healer, leader, and advocate you choose to be every single day.
We know that medicine is more than diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s human connection, trust, and compassion. And the clinicians who give that care deserve a workplace that cares just as deeply for them. That’s why Denver Health is committed to creating a place where you can practice medicine with purpose, bring your full self to the work, and feel truly connected to the diverse community you serve.
Where Your Practice Matters
Every physician at Denver Health contributes to something greater than a clinical encounter. Whether you’re rounding on the wards, leading in the OR, caring for families in clinic, or supporting patients in moments of crisis, your expertise shapes lives—and your own life is enriched in the process. Here, you’re not just delivering care; you’re advancing health equity and strengthening the fabric of our city.
A Medical Community That Feels Like Family
Our physician community supports one another in ways that go beyond professional courtesy. We collaborate across specialties, share knowledge freely, celebrate clinical wins, and step up without hesitation when challenges arise. You’ll work alongside colleagues who respect your judgment, understand the demands of the profession, and genuinely check in on your well-being. You belong to a team that has your back.
Space to Grow—As a Clinician and a Leader
Your career is a journey, and we’re committed to walking it with you. Denver Health offers meaningful mentorship, opportunities to teach and train future clinicians, support for innovation, and pathways to leadership. Whether you’re refining your clinical expertise, pursuing research, shaping policy, or expanding into a new specialty area, you’ll find people and programs that help you grow.
Care That Extends to You
Exceptional patient care starts with caring for our physicians. We invest in your well-being with comprehensive benefits, mental health resources, flexible scheduling options where possible, and an environment that recognizes the realities of practicing medicine today. We honor that you are more than your pager or EMR inbox—you are a whole person, with a life and loved ones outside the hospital.
Pride in Your Purpose
Most of all, being a physician at Denver Health means using your training to make a visible, meaningful difference. You’re caring for patients who depend on you, improving outcomes for underserved populations, and helping create a healthier Denver for all. It’s the kind of purpose that grounds you—and inspires you—every single day.
Denver Health is more than a medical center—it’s a place where physicians are valued, trusted, and empowered to practice with heart. Here, your work matters. Here, you make an impact. And here, you are home.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as both a respected clinician in the care of patients with eating disorders, and as a strong, people-focused and mission-focused leader to ensure all patients being treated at ACUTE receive appropriate, high-quality medical care
- Through oversight of and collaboration with the lead hospitalist and other clinical team leaders, including psychiatry, psychology, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, and social work, ensure outstanding care for all eating disorders patients through the creation, implementation, and regular improvement of evidence-based clinical care guidelines and policies that support high-quality, person-centered care of patients with eating disorders.
- Through multi-disciplinary collaboration with ACUTE staff and clinicians, ensure that all patients undergoing treatment meet clinical, regulatory, and insurance prerequisites and requirements according to existing clinical care standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Support primary clinicians and clinical team leaders in their ownership of all clinical decisions related to patient care. Collaborate with, offer guidance to, and - when needed - support primary clinicians and team leaders by serving as final decision-maker related to highly complex and/or challenging patient care situations.
