Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Advanced Practice Provider for Virtual Primary Care Community Practice (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Go to our website »

Position Number: 5851144
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Advanced Practice Provider for Virtual Primary Care Community Practice (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Advanced Practice Provider for Virtual Primary Care Community Practice (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - 35650 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine- General Internal Medicine

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider for Virtual Primary Care Community Practice (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Position: #00829251 - Requisition: #35650

Job Summary:

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Department of Family Medicine are partnering to open the Virtual Primary Care Community Practice. The Virtual Primary Care Community Practice will provide centralized primary care virtual appointments for established primary care patients. The General Internal Medicine Advanced Practice Provider in this role will be responsible for providing full spectrum care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and "urgent" care, and wellness and preventative care for adult patients. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, diagnoses, prescribes and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluates and treats acute and chronic problems for the patient population, completes histories, thorough assessments 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.

Examples of Work Performed

Virtual Primary Care

Provide full scope patient care in a virtual primary care 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.
Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff.

Administrative/Professional Development

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 trainings in order 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.

Work Location:

Remote - This role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and researchseriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Faculty Rank is dependent upon years of experience, fellowships completed, and board certification.

Non-Tenured Track

Instructor:

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
Medicare/Medicaid credentials
Unrestricted DEA license
Board certified or board eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Two (2) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting

Fellowships will count toward years of experience

Senior Instructor:

Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
Unrestricted DEA license
Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Three (3) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting

Fellowships will count toward years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting

Fellowships will count toward years of experience

Professional experience providing care in a tele-health format
Experience working with Epic or another HER

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office's policies and procedures.
Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care
Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.
Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Working knowledge of HIPAA.
Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient problems.
Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.
Ability to work effectively in a virtual setting.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Patricia Colella, GIM HR, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be reviewed immediately and candidates are encouraged to apply by February 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this full-time position has been established as:

Instructor: $98,000 - $118,000

Senior Instructor: $120,000 - 135,000

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20209 - SOM-MED-GIM Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Dec 5, 2024 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Patricia Colella, GIM HR Posting Contact Email: patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00829251

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35650&lang=en