Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

This job exists to: Provide high quality medical care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader on the Pod contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the Pod, the Site and the Organization.

*High proficiency in Spanish required.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as per Health Care Plans and within his/her Scope of Practice.
• Provides high-quality, comprehensive care to all patient populations, both in acute and chronic contexts.
• Expands and maintains rapport with the medical community in the service area.
• Appropriately communicates with health & human services agencies, local governments, and community organizations as needed.
• Provides responsive off-hours medical services physically or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
• Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health-profession training program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and stays current with changes in this area.
• Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation, paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging (initial and biannual).
• Is respectful and responsive to staff and patients (is approachable by other staff, demonstrates good team work by offering and receiving feedback appropriately).
• Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner.
• Exhibits positive leadership skills on and off the pod (actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Clinica).
• Collaborates well with teammates, both on a clinical level as well as on a managerial and administrative level.
• Works under the supervision of a designated physician. Supports and promotes MCC utilization with the Clinician team.

Site with Opening: Clinica Family Health and Wellness All Sites, CO

Hiring Organization: Clinica Family Health and Wellness

Practice Highlights: For more than 40 years, Clinica Family Health has existed to provide health care to the low-income and struggling members of our community. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity—we are here to provide them with exceptional health care.

Community Highlights: The Lafayette/Boulder region is considered by outdoor enthusiasts to be one of the most attractive in the US as residents enjoy year-round activities such as skiing, fishing and hiking. The area is home to a major research university, the University of Colorado, Boulder and possesses a wealth of artistic and cultural resources such as museums, live performance theaters and the like.

Position Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. Licensed in the State of Colorado. Eligible for DEA licensure (new graduates should obtain within a year of hire). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: One year of experience in ambulatory health care preferred. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority communities preferred. Proficiency in the Spanish language. Computer proficiency – EMR experience preferred. Ability to flourish in a team system.

What we offer: Competitive PTO Time (4 weeks) Paid Holidays Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Plan Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Growth Opportunities Continuing Medical Education (CME) One Professional Membership All fees associated with your license, DEA, board certification, etc. are covered by Clinica FTCA Malpractice Insurance Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment potential Potential for relocation assistance Compensation: Approximately $97,479 - $131,004 per year. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity. COVID-19 Vaccine (Required) Religious or Medical Exemptions available via application process. Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.