Family Medicine- Full-Time-NP/PA (Denver)

Department: 02063 GCMG One Health: Lake Norman - Chronic Complex Care

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days/Hours vary per clinic needs

Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60

Job Summary

This position is part of a growing, team-based home health program that provides care in patients’ homes, serving a diverse population including post-acute, chronically ill, prenatal, postpartum, and high-risk pregnancy patients. Team members can expect a mobile work environment with regular travel between patient residences. The role follows a structured weekday schedule with some flexibility based on patient needs and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, compassionate care.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments in patients' homes.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care.
• Performs minor medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.
• May perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, and administer medications intravenously as needed, particularly in support of RN responsibilities or in emergent situations.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. Hours Monday–Friday from 8 AM–5 PM. Opportunity for expanded hours and weekends in the future.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state where one works.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines and with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
• Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
• Board certifications such as ANCC (FNP), NCC (WHNP), ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC are preferred based on the population served.
• WHNP certification is especially valued for providers comfortable with OBGYN care.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.