Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant CU Medicine Family Medicine - Centerfield Clinic - Sr Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine

Job Title:Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant CU Medicine Family Medicine Centerfield Clinic Sr. Instructor

Position #:Requisition #35665:

Job Summary:

The Clinical Affairs Team is seeking selfmotivated changeoriented Advanced Practice Providers who demonstrate outstanding communication team building and clinical skills and who seek to work in a newmodel practice that is focused on continuity and wholeperson care. A significant responsibility of the clinic and its employees and providers will be to employ rapidcycle innovation in the implementation assessment and evaluation of new ideas that if successful will be scaled out to the organization as a whole.

Candidates for this position should highlight their strengths and experience among the key domains of the position which include; teamwork experience with Quality and Process Improvement experience with and use of healthcarerelated technology including wearables and pointofcare devices information technology and virtual care/artificial intelligence/emerging technology and the desire to provide comprehensive medical and procedural care within an ambulatory setting. Ideal candidates would demonstrate experience and interest in several of these areas and would be able to leverage unique skills and personal experience to complement other staff and providers. Ideal candidates are expected to demonstrate transparent communication skills including listening and messaging decisionmaking skills that emphasize teambased input the ability to weigh risks and benefits and a willingness to think outside the box. Above all candidates should see themselves as early adopters who willingly raise their hands first when confronted with new opportunities. Candidates should demonstrate both a commitment to sustaining a functioning medical practice and providing uptodate and comprehensive medical care and also an understanding of how a practice can recognize and act on unique and evolving opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

This position is a fulltime 1.0 FTE position.

Full Time Clinical Position 1 cFTE: 8 4 hour sessions or 32 clinical contact hours/week and two half day sessions 8 hours)/week dedicated to completion of medical records laboratory result management and communication with patients. Clinical time includes responsibilities in patient care clinic functioning and student precepting.

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 phone call system for afterhours issues.
• Support and collaborate with medical nursing and office staff.

Teaching

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

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:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) mission is To heal teach discover and connect. Together. by educating nurturing fostering and enhancing those in family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five key aims each with specific goals:

• Patient Care Providing outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
• Research Create and disseminate new knowledge.
• Training Train a future integrated Family Medicine workforce.
• Community Engagement Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
• Our People Nurture a thriving diverse and equitable DFM culture.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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 AgeFriendly 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.

Senior Instructor Minimum Qualifications

• Masters/Doctor of Nursing practice degree or graduation from an NCCPAapproved physician assistant program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Completion of required 1000 hours (provisional prescription authority/mentorship) or other minimum as defined by State of Colorado in order to obtain full prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
• Unrestricted DEA license and current CPR license.
• National certification by ANCC or AANP as family or adult nurse practitioner (if FNP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years (full time) of practice experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home/Ambulatory Family Medicine and/or Adult Medicine practice preferred.
• Experience working with Epic or another EHR.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their agespecific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the offices policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To be successful in this position candidates will need the following:

• Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
• Ability to document history physical examinations assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter followup diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
• Ability 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 socioeconomic 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 administer patient medications properly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to analyze prioritize and resolve patient and office 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.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by 1/31/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Instructor Hiring Range:

$95000 $147522

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.

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.

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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 .

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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.