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Epidemiology
Position Available
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Location: |
Aurora, CO |
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Employer: |
Kaiser Permanente / Institute for Health Research (IHR) |
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Position: |
Physician
Associate Investigator |
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Contact Name: |
Barb
Whitfield |
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Contact Email /
Web: |
barbara.a.whitfield@kp.org
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Apply Here: |
https://tinyurl.com/33r9fxxp
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Posted: |
8/28/2024 |
EpiMonitor ID: |
2024-3891 |
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Date
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April 2024 |
Date
Revised: |
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Job
Title: |
Physician Associate Investigator |
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Exemption Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Grade: |
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Job
Summary -
In
three or four sentences summarize the jobs purpose
and primary focus |
The Physician Associate Investigator
will report to the Executive Director of the
Institute for Health Research (IHR) and will join
our team of Investigators to produce the highest
standards of scientific excellence through
externally-funded research. We are seeking an MD or
DO Associate Investigator with interest and
demonstrated expertise and funding in the following
content areas: Geriatrics, complex patient care,
Alzheimers and other dementias, and/or end-of-life
care, along with demonstrated interest in social
determinants of health, disparities in health and
health care and/or digital health as part of the
research portfolio. |
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions -
In order of importance, list
primary job responsibilities. |
Estimated % of Time Spent |
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Designs, develops, and obtains
external funding to support independent research
portfolio within
the framework of the IHR and KPCO goals and objectives
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Individually and collaboratively
prepares internal reports and publications
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Leads interpretation and
dissemination of research results
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Serves on relevant IHR and KPCO
committees
FTE:
Up to 0.85 FTE split between an independent research
portfolio supported by external funding and clinical
care delivery (generally 0.20 FTE)
Clinical FTE consistent with board certification of
physician investigator |
15%
65%
20%
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Total |
100% |
Job Qualifications
Candidates must meet Required qualifications. If
Required qualifications are not met, the candidate
will be disqualified from applying from the
position. If Preferred qualifications are not met
the candidate may still qualify for the position. |
Required Minimum Education -
minimum education or degree
required |
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Preferred Education -
education or degree
preferred |
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Required Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
- years of job experience, skills or
abilities required |
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Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading
and managing a portfolio of research directed at
Geriatrics, complex care, Alzheimers and other
dementias, and/or end-of-life care
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Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate
interdisciplinary teams
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Prior leadership experience managing and leading
research embedded with clinical operations
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Not prohibited from research by any government
agency
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Familiarity with investigator-initiated research
conduct and compliance
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Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
- years of job experience, skills or
abilities preferred |
A minimum of 7 years of prior
experience with externally-funded research portfolio
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Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or
Designation -
Licensure or certifications
preferred |
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Active medical license and board certification in
medical specialty
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Required Testing, IF applicable -
MS
Office Suite, typing test, etc
required |
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CPMG Core Competencies - ALL are required |
Managing Emotions
Remains in control of emotions and
demonstrates resiliency in the face of pressure and
stress.
Shows self-awareness by not under
or over-estimating own capabilities and remains open
to feedback and coaching.
Demonstrates awareness of others'
feelings and the emotional impact of decisions on
people.
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Achieving Results
Displays confidence and shows a
preference for action without dominating others with
own agenda.
Delivers on commitments and
executes responsibilities in a conscientious,
organized manner without becoming mired in details.
Takes necessary and appropriate
risks in order to increase performance impact.
Adapts to changing circumstances,
perseveres through obstacles, and maintains
optimism.
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Building Relationships
Engages others proactively to
communicate ideas and promote team interaction.
Creates opportunities to gather
feedback and shows consideration for others'
perspectives.
Shows accountability for own
responsibilities in the eyes of others.
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Solving Problems
Solicits the input of others to drive consensus and
buy-in while still owning the decision.
Creates objective support for ideas in a timely
manner to ensure feasibility before proposing
opinions to others.
Identifies new, innovative solutions for complex
problems rather than focusing on the status quo.
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CPMG Leadership Competencies - ALL are required |
Developing Trust
Demonstrates transparency in decision
making and applies rules and expectations
consistently.
Empowers others by giving autonomy on
day-to-day execution of strategy.
Leads by example by delivering on own
commitments and managing operations efficiently.
Trusts others to deliver on their
commitments.
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Defining Vision
Gives others a voice by engaging the team in
collaboratively defining strategies rather than
imposing own agenda.
Takes a big picture approach by
considering future market factors for healthcare.
Links the benefits of strategies to
patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Provides rationale for ideas to
demonstrate feasibility and practicality.
Breaks down silos to engage other
departments and learn from their experiences to
support problem solving.
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Leading Teams
Sets clear expectations with the team
to give direction and establish metrics for success.
Holds others accountable to mutually
agreed upon goals and performance standards.
Knows the diverse styles of
individuals on the team and leverages strengths
appropriately.
Creates open lines of communication
to share information and receive feedback.
Maintains emotional poise and
understands the emotional impact of decisions and
actions on the team.
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Leading Change
Seizes opportunities to implement
innovative ideas.
Takes initiative to deliver results
beyond the status quo.
Adapts to changing circumstances by
maintaining flexibility and quickly changing course.
Demonstrates openness for taking
appropriate risks to achieve results.
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COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports
compliance and the Principles of Responsibility
(Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining
the privacy and confidentiality of information,
protecting the assets of the organization, acting
with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance,
and adhering to applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure
requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser
Permanentes policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and
others in accordance to the Principles of
Responsibility; adheres to organizational policies
and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives;
maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts
business with honesty; shows consistency in words
and actions; follows through on commitments.
All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are
accountable for communication, implementation,
enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance
policies and practices in their departments.
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SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical
requirements, accountable for consistently
demonstrating service behaviors and principles
defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality
Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific
departmental/organizational initiatives. Also
accountable for consistently demonstrating the
knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors
necessary to provide superior and culturally
sensitive service to each other, to our members, and
to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
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Working Conditions/Physical Requirements |
Is this job performed in a basic
office environment setting? (Check 1) |
Yes |
No |
If yes, you may skip this next
section. |
For
jobs that are not performed in a basic office
environment, use the following key to indicate the
frequency of environmental conditions and what
physical requirements are needed to perform the job.
N=None at all O=Occasional (1-33% of time)
F=Frequently(34-66% of time) C=Continuous
(67-100% of time) N/A Not Applicable |
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Heavy lifting (45 or more lbs.) |
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Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs) |
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Light lifting (under 15 lbs) |
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Bending |
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Heavy carrying (45 or more lbs) |
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Climbing (use of arms/legs) |
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Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs) |
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Fine hand manipulation
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Light carrying (under 15 lbs) |
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Using both hands |
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Pulling |
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Using both legs |
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Pushing |
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Working on ladders or scaffolding |
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Reaching above shoulder |
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Working with hands in water |
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Use of hands and fingers |
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Working with hazardous waste |
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Use of stairs |
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Working alone |
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Sitting |
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Working closely with others (cramped
quarters) |
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Walking |
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Working around machinery with moving
parts |
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Patient Transfer |
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Working around moving vehicles (cart
or stretcher) |
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Outside/inside/both |
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Grease and oils |
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Constant noise |
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Radiant energy |
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Constant interruptions |
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Electrical energy |
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Dust |
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Slippery walking surfaces |
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Solvents (degreasing agents) |
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Other Conditions/Requirements
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Visual requirements (reading fine print, colors,
etc.) |
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Communication requirements (interface, etc.) |
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the job |
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perform the job
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