Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine (Open Rank)
About The Position
The Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP: Advanced Practice Provider) interested in a career as a clinician, practicing and teaching general internal medicine in a patient-centered medical home located in the Denver Metro Area. The APP will have opportunity for academic promotion judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as a clinician/educator/scholar. APPs are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty in clinical research projects.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Epic or another EHR
- Three (3) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting
- Fellowships will count toward years of experience
- Demonstrates deep understanding of internal medicine across acute, chronic, and preventive care
- Able to apply evidence-based guidelines to clinical decision-making
- Stays current with emerging research and clinical best practices
- Able to build rapport and trust with diverse patient populations
- Communicates clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Able to use data to evaluate outcomes and improve care delivery
- Able to navigate healthcare systems to coordinate care efficiently
- Understands billing, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Advocates for cost-effective, equitable care
- Collaborates with community resources and referral networks
- Demonstrates ethical behavior, accountability, and integrity
- Maintains patient confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Adapts to feedback and models respectful behavior
- Upholds institutional values and standards of care
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care for patients at a University of Colorado Hospital or CU Medicine Internal Medicine Clinic for the following appointment types: new, continuity, hospital/ED follow-up, acute, and annual/wellness exams.
- Provide care for empaneled patients as well as acute care for teammate’s patients as needed.
- Share responsibilities for night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other members of the group practice.
- There may be opportunities to serve as a preceptor for APP students.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
