What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Associate Investigator position at Colorado Permanente Medical Group?
Colorado Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Physician Associate Investigator to join our team of professionals at the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research. (IHR) This is a full-time benefited position that includes clinical duties one day per week.
The Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research (IHR) is an integrated department that conducts, publishes, and disseminates epidemiologic, behavioral, health services, implementation and clinical research.
The organization has a specific focus on conducting research that can be translated into clinical practice, health promotion, and policies to influence the health of individuals and populations. Established in 1992, the IHR is responsible for many landmark findings. Among the most notable are recent studies about opioid overdose prevention, vaccine safety, food insecurity, genomics, and cancer screenings.
The IHR has full-time and affiliate MD and PhD Investigators, supported by research staff including project managers, research specialists, research assistants, statisticians, analysts, programmers, as well as tumor registrars, finance and administrative staff.
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
- Alzheimer's 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
To learn more about the organization, please visit our website : http : / / kpco-ihr.org / index.html
CPMG offers a Market-leading benefit package, which includes :
Job Summary :
Serves as investigator or co-investigator on major projects for the Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) Institute for Health Research (IHR). Leads or co-leads a program of research that is recognized nationally. Participates in and develops an ongoing program of research in area of expertise. Designs, develops, and obtains funding for well-defined research. Disseminates research results through presentations and publications in leading scientific and professional journals. is sought out to advise KPCO, Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente nationally, and national policymakers in area of expertise. Contributes to the ongoing development and maintenance of the IHR by assisting in IHR policy development and maintenance, serving on relevant KP committees, and providing technical consulting and professional service to KP. Maintains and supports a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures and performs in accordance with the Principles of Responsibilities and applicable regulatory requirements, external laws and accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse Major Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions :
Required Minimum Education : MD or DO
Required Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications :
Minimum seven (7) years of experience as co- or principal investigator in conducting research and research experience during graduate and post-graduate training.
Knowledge of research methods and theory in health services research-related discipline, knowledge of approaches to dealing with methodological and analytic problems in area of expertise.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications :
Experience working in or with a health maintenance organization.
CPMG Core Competencies - ALL are required
Managing Emotions
Achieving Results
Building Relationships
Solving Problems
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DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY : Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's 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 Permanente's 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.
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.
Salary : $242,693
