Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - School-Based Health Centers

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Every Child Pediatrics is currently looking for an experienced, board-certified Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work at our School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) part-time or full-time (16-32 hours per week). Our SBHCs are critical health resources designated to see Aurora Public School District students and their siblings (ages birth through 18). Our SBHCs offer medical, behavioral, and dental health services in addition to connecting families to community resources. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with low-income children, adolescents, and immigrant families. Daily patient volume is lower than in a traditional pediatric clinic to ensure clinicians can meet the complex needs of these high-risk youth. At Every Child Pediatrics, no child is ever turned away due to insurance status or the inability to pay, so our providers are empowered to invest in the lives of these children and make a lasting impact through long-term primary care relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain patient health history, perform physical exams, interpret health information and establish diagnoses
• Formulate and review treatment and therapy plans, writing prescriptions as needed
• Document findings in a concise and timely manner and keep current with chart documentation in the EMR
• Educate and inform patients and their families regarding the nature of their illness/concerns and the progress of evaluation and treatment
• Consult with colleagues, collaborating providers, specialists, and other health professionals across multiple disciplines
• Discuss and implement various family planning methods
• Manage prescriptions for common pediatric mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.
• Remain up to date with AAP guidelines and follow trauma-informed care principles and clinical best practices
• Work with and direct clinical staff on triage, care management, and refill requests
• Maintain friendly and professional work relationships with a small, multidisciplinary staff

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Colorado resident with a PA/NP Colorado License (DORA)
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number
• Sufficient pediatric primary care or family practice experience to feel comfortable working as an independent/solo provider in clinic
• Competency in pediatric primary care services, including vaccine schedules, history collection, physical examination, adolescent screenings, ordering and interpreting evidence-based diagnostic tests, and managing common pediatric primary care diagnoses
• Conversational Spanish language skills are recommended (over 90% of our patients and families only speak Spanish)
• Support the mission, values, and vision of Every Child Pediatrics while working with our diverse low income and/or immigrant population

About Us

Every Child Pediatrics is a nonprofit organization provides comprehensive, affordable health care to nearly 24,000 Colorado children per year, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our experienced professionals focus on the child’s overall well-being, providing high-quality medical care, behavioral health counseling, dental care, nutrition, healthy lifestyle programs, and connections to support services such as housing and transportation.

Every Child Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

H.E.A.L.T.H. represents our core values: Health Care Integration, Equity & Inclusivity, Accessibility & Affordability, Love, Team, High Standards

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to support our employees’ well-being, including: a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts (HSA & FSA) for managing healthcare expenses. Additionally, we pay for employees’ life insurance and employee assistance plans, and employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), allowing them time needed to recharge and focus.