Job Opportunities

The Division of GI and Hepatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides outpatient and inpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital Longs Peak Hospital for the Gastroenterology Division. Primary functions in the outpatient clinic and inpatient/consult service include providing care for patients with various gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatobiliary diseases, acute nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain, etc. In the inpatient setting, the provider will see new consults, discuss with attending physician, follow up after procedures, arrange for discharge medication as indicated post procedure, and collaborate with physician colleagues on coordination of care.

Other functions include coordinating, triaging, and organizing patient flow, patient follow up contact and test result review. It is anticipated that job duties will take a minimum of 40 hours per week including a minimum of 32 hours of direct patient contact (clinic visits with outpatients and new and return visits with inpatients) that will take place each week.

Key Responsibilities:
·       Independently performing age-appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients
·       Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system
·       Advisement of patient scheduling based on concern of disease
·       Reviewing medical records to determine if appropriate for clinic
·       Requesting outside diagnostic tests and pathology/cytology as needed
·       Ordering and interpretation of labs or diagnostic tests needed prior to multidisciplinary review
·       Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications.
·       Conducting peer to peer review or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate
·       Speaking with referring physicians regarding patient referrals
·       Sending new patient letters to referring physicians using EPIC system
·       Independently seeing patients in follow up as needed
·       Collaboration with team members to finalize patient plans and assisting with ordering tests and referrals as needed
·       Contacting referring physicians/PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered or referring patient to appropriate specialty/provider as needed
·       Facilitating staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools
·       Providing patients with hospital resources as needed

·       Tracking patient outcomes/data
·       Compliance with hospital protocols/standards.
·       Attending departmental meetings on a regular basis

Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Physician Assistant:
·       Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
·       Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Colorado
·       Prescriptive authority
·       Two (2) or more years of experience in practice as a PA
·       Current ACLS certification

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$120,000 to $140,000 

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of full-time transplant hepatology faculty, this position provides outpatient medical services at the University of Colorado Hospital in the Liver Transplant Clinic as well as outreach clinics in the Denver metro area and mountain west region and telehealth across Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. The primary function of the position includes post-liver transplant management more than 90 days after transplant. This would include immunosuppression management. Additional responsibilities include lab review with nurse coordinators and clinical and medication management.

Clinical duties include:
Discussions with patients regarding information about post-transplant care. 

Reviewing medical records to determine appropriate for clinic.

Review outside diagnostic tests and pathology/cytology as needed.

Prescribing medications as needed, including post-procedure medications.

Conducting peer to peer view or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate.

Speaking with referring physicians regarding patient management post-transplant

Independently seeing patients in follow up as needed.
Contacting referring physicians /PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered.

Tracking patient outcomes/data.

Attending liver selection conference, pathology conference and hepatobiliary conference weekly.

Daily lab review with nurse coordinators.

This role is expected to work both at the University of Colorado main campus, Lone Tree site in south Denver, Loveland site, and outreach clinics in Albuquerque and Grand Junction.  

Minimum qualifications for PA:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Allowed to practice in the state of Colorado. Ultimately will also require New Mexico and Wyoming licensure.
Prescriptive authority
Prior experience as a PA required.
BLS is required. ACLS is not required.

Tepeyac Community Health Center is committed to providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care to nearly 5,000 individuals across the Denver metro area.

Position Summary:

• Obtain a pertinent medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and review relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patient's medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.
• Formulate an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and include differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Order and administer appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory restrictions.
• Provide care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.
• Perform procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
• Promote the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice.
• Document all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.
• Completes required documentation thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
• Observe the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.
• Conduct telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate. • Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Participate in clinical coordination, quality, and process improvement efforts which may encompass protocol development, strategic planning, and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and/or clinical education of new employees, colleagues, and students.
• Manage assigned in-basket tasks in a timely manner.
• Take call as directed by supervisor.
• Take necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Perform other clinical/administrative duties as directed. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education for Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Education for Nurse Practitioner: Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience: Three years or more of experience in family medicine required.
• Language: Oral and written fluency in English and oral proficiency in medical Spanish required (fluency preferred).
• Current or eligible for unrestricted licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Active DEA licensure or eligible for DEA licensure (new graduates should obtain within a year of hire).
• Valid national and state of Colorado certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and in compliance with requirements.
• Must provide proof of 100 hours of CME every two years.
• Ideal Candidate: Strong initiative and passion to advocate and provide healthcare to the underserved

The hourly rate range for this position is $54-$60/hour, depending on years of experience and years of licensure.   

Apply: If you are interested in applying, send your resume to [email protected] - We look forward to hearing from you! 

Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado.  Sunrise Community Health has the following APP positions open:

APP Pediatric position - Kid's Care Clinic in Evans, CO

APP Family Medicine position - Monfort Family Clinic

The Advanced Practice Provider promotes and maintains health by providing medical services to Sunrise Community Health patients under the supervision of a Physician. The Advanced Practice Provider identifies short-term and long-term patient care issues that must be addressed, provides information and prescriptions, recommends options, and courses of action, and implements Physician directives. The Advanced Practice Provider rotates between clinics for coverage.

***$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available***
Salary Range:  $103,219.48 – $134,825.60 per year

Position Summary
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Advanced Practice Provider – Pediatrics will:
· Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
· Diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication.
· Work autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
· Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, reviewing medications, and reviewing medical histories.
· Manage acute, chronic illnesses and mental health.
· Write prescriptions, order diagnostic testing, and place referrals for patients.
· Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment options.
· Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, and convulsions.
· Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
· Perform procedures by performing injections, skin biopsies, suturing, casting/splinting, and managing wounds.
· Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, growth and development information, discussing family planning, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
· Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
· Provide “On-Call” coverage as scheduled.
· Review and respond to patient concerns, reviews patient satisfaction surveys.
· FTCA requirements – Comply with requests for information in support of FTCA malpractice coverage.
· Adhere to clinical guidelines, performance of PCMH/QI measures.
· Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
· Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
· Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management on needed actions.
· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
· Maintain up-to-date license, DEA, board certification, and CME requirements for the position.
· Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration


Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree / Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a medical related field. Previous experience in the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Registered Nurse (RN).

License to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

Minimum 5 years clinical related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

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Aurora Wellness Community Health Center is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Sr. Instructor

Job Summary:
Within an outpatient ambulatory practice setting, within the context of a clinical care team and a Patient Centered Medical Home Residency practice, provide full spectrum ambulatory care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and “urgent” care, and wellness and preventative care for adult and pediatric patients. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, prescribes and educates patients regarding their illness or chronic disease.  The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluating and treating acute and chronic problems for the patient population, complete histories, thorough assessments and physical examinations on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy, to ensure optimal patient virtual care, including via telehealth appointments.

This position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position.  The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Sr. Instructor:
Clinical Care 

Provide full scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting.
Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.
Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
Participate in the phone call system for after-hours issues.
Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff. 
Teaching 

Provide teaching experiences for students (pre-med, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner) as requested. Participate in the education and training of residents as requested and appropriate for clinical site. 

Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
­Keep abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
Attend and present at conferences, meetings and training to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.
Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director. 
Quality

Develops, implements, and evaluates the strategy for quality improvement.
Identifies metrics and benchmarks for the transition to FQHC requirements. 

Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. 

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:


Senior Instructor: $95,000 to $147,522 

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JOB #3388 Cedar Rapids, IA

A Physician Assistant is needed to join this health care team who places patient care first

 Work full time (13, 10-hour shifts) with two full weekends a month (defined as Sat/Sun)

Shifts vary from 5am, 9am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2pm and 7pm with the 7pm-5am shift receiving a $15/hour night-time differential

Democratic shift distribution with all other full-time APPs

Hourly rates range from upper $60s to $90s 

Ideal candidate has ED or similar health care experience 

New graduates welcome to apply

Comprehensive benefits including 401K with 4% match, $1500 CME and 100% paid malpractice

Fourteen days PTO first year, carries over year to year: increase PTO at 5 and 10 years

Holidays for full-time employees are paid double time when working on company paid holidays, if not working receive 10 hours of holiday pay. 

EMR is EPIC with Dragon dictation

The area is a progressive, active Big Ten University community with a great mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment. 

Live in the second largest city in the state with strong growth, great schools and an assortment of parks, recreational opportunities, concerts, events and more   

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Advanced Pediatric Associates Aurora, Centennial, Parker is currently seeking an enthusiastic Physician Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of pediatric conditions and illnesses. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions truly matter—to both our team and the families we care for.

For over 50 years, Advanced Pediatrics has taken special care to develop the services parents need in caring for their children as they grow. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants specializes in pediatric care for children from infancy through adolescence.

We believe in building long-term, caring relationships with families. We strive to be a true “medical home” for our patients by providing accessible, compassionate, and coordinated care. Our goal is to deliver excellent medical treatment as well as a compassionate and responsive experience for families throughout their child’s developmental journey. Our providers have established a close relationship with specialists and staff at Children's Hospital Colorado and participate in the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center pediatric teaching program.

If you're passionate about pediatrics and ready to be part of a team that puts families first, we’d love to hear from you.

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Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited PA school
• Current Colorado PA license
• Current National Certification
• Current CPR or PALS certification

Benefits:
• Salary Range: $48 - $60 per hour
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and hours
• 32-hour work week (4 days and occasional Saturday morning)
• Paid professional dues, DEA, state license
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Accident insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D
Advanced

NOW HIRING: General Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Sterling Regional Medical Center
Sterling, CO

Join the growing team of Advanced Practice Providers with Banner Health!
Banner Health, a Top 5 Large Health System and one of the country's premier non-profit health care networks is expanding its team of Advanced Practice Providers in Sterling, Colorado. Banner Health is recognized for its leadership and dedication to the communities we serve. Fitch and S&P ranks Banner Health with an AA- rating, based on our growth & financial stability.

Excellent opportunity for a dynamic Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team of highly trained Orthopedic Surgeons.  We provide care to a varied group of patients with Full-Spectrum of orthopedic surgical needs. Our APP will round on patients on hospital floor; see patients in the orthopedic surgery clinic and provide surgical first assist in the OR. Qualified candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within a team. 

Essential Functions and Requirements:

Board Certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Prescribing privileges including DEA license for controlled substance.
ACNP with RNFA certificate required
Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS
1 - 2 years' Orthopedic or General Surgical experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered

Practice Details:

Full-time
Mon - Fri | 50% Clinic / 50% OR
No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays
Salary: $48 - $57 per/hr. (dependent on experience)
3-year contract
Exceptional Benefit Package:

You take care of others. Let us take care of you! At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans 
·        Paid time off plans
·        Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
·        Financial savings resources
·        Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
·        Employee Discounts

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.     

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