Breast Surgery APP
About The Position
The Breast Surgery team at Denver Health is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team. The APP under general supervision of an attending surgeon, and in collaboration with residents and fellows sees breast surgery patients. APPs at Denver Health examines, diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients. Performs diagnostic testing, places referrals, writes prescriptions, and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. They also ensure an environment of safe quality care and continual quality improvement. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, professional communications skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional growth through participation in continuing education, staff development, and committee involvement. Essential Functions: Patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, writing orders, direct patient care procedures, disease management and discharge of patients. Assist with ongoing development of breast service with participation in quality improvement, hospital staff education, development of service-related guidelines, education of residents and students and attendance in Department of Surgery core conferences. Teaches medical students, APP students, nursing students and others as appropriate.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Graduation from an accredited educational program for either physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required or NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- Knowledge of medical principles and procedures.
- Skill in performing physical exams, formulation assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
- Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
- Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgement in selecting proper treatment.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to enhance professional growth and development through particpation in educational programs and continuing education.
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, writing orders, direct patient care procedures, disease management and discharge of patients.
- Assist with ongoing development of breast service with participation in quality improvement, hospital staff education, development of service-related guidelines, education of residents and students and attendance in Department of Surgery core conferences.
- Teaches medical students, APP students, nursing students and others as appropriate.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
- Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development
- Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
