Advanced Practice Practitioner, Internal Medicine

Vail Health Hospital • Avon, CO

12h • $115,669 - $140,920 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will provide patient care, consultation, evaluation, and education to patients of the assigned units. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

Requirements

• License and certifications per the employee's contract, with credentialing by the Medical Staff Office
• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or a predecessor/successor agency acceptable to the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners.
• OR Successful completion of a masters or post-master’s degree from a nurse practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience as an APP in related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows standards of care as outlined by Vail Health and Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the coordination of the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, and hospital administration.
• Provides care within scope of practice as established by the privileges granted through the Vail Health Medical Staff Office.
• Competency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care, patient satisfaction, and safety are maintained as documented by supervising physicians review.
• Provides patient education relating to current medical issues and to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Displays and promotes professional, courteous, and collaborative interaction with patients/families, providers, staff, other Vail Health departments, and leadership in meeting patient care needs and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
• Ensures that patient documentation is in accordance with accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrates competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level