Advanced Practice Provider Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join Us in Making a Difference in Community Health!

We are more than a healthcare provider – we are a community-driven force passionately serving individuals with a legacy of excellence. As a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are deeply rooted in responding to the primary healthcare needs of the medically underserved population in suburban Denver.

About Us:

• Founded in 1989
• One of the largest FQHCs in Colorado
• Comprehensive healthcare services aligned with our mission

We're expanding our team and are looking for dedicated professionals to join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider a career with us.

General Purpose: To ensure efficient, quality health care services, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide medical screenings and primary care to our patients.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct health care services to patients.
• Offers clinical consultation and arranges referrals to other providers and clinical staff.
• Reviews lab and x-ray results of other providers’ patient care results.
• Prescribes medications to patients, including counseling patients regarding the proper use and contraindications of medications as well as detecting and diagnosing adverse drug reactions.
• Evaluates medical charts to determine appropriate patient care follow-up and education regarding acute and chronic illnesses.
• Accurately and completely charts information regarding patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participates in the after-hours telephone call system.

Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend all staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, skill, and ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge in primary care specialty.
• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and/or external contacts.
• Ability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with other providers and clinical staff to develop continual quality improvement procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer software, including but not limited to the internet and MS Office Products.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Education or Formal Training:

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and/or Physician Assistant Program.
• Board certification.
• CO License or eligibility for licensure.
• BLS certification.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Two years post-licensing preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply for future roles.

Values: A successful candidate will live by our ICARE values:

• Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Compassion: Meeting the patient where they're at with empathy.
• Accountability: Doing what we say we’re going to do.
• Respect: Showing attention to human dignity.
• Excellence: Having a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Compensation:

• Annual salary range: $108,000–$125,000, based on experience.
• Pay will be calculated based on years of experience since licensing and/or related to the specific qualifications of the role.

Schedule:

• Full-time position (1.0 FTE); accepting less than 1.0 FTE applications but prioritizing 1.0 FTE candidates.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Telehealth services
• Life, AD&D, Supplemental, and Disability insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Travel accident, identity theft protection, fertility plan coverage

Professional Perks:

• AI Scribe: Reduces documentation time, enabling more patient interaction.
• Malpractice coverage through FTCA.
• Licensed Providers: $3,500 in Continuing Medical Education (CME) with 40 hours off to complete continuing education. $1,750 of CME can be used towards tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible to Apply for National and Colorado Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC & CHSC).
• Employer-paid professional memberships, medical licenses, and DEA registration.
• On-call flexibility with PTO accrual for each call shift.

Integrated Care Model: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team with robust provider support, including a 1.5 MA-to-provider ratio.

Teaching Opportunities & Leadership Support: Join a community-centric healthcare team and thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Join Us. Together We Improve Lives. We conduct background checks, including criminal history, education, license, and certification verifications. We recognize and appreciate the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity bring to our organization. We are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall face discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.

In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, we require that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and obtain an annual flu shot. Employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and complete a PPD test.