Full Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Colorado Springs)

About the role

The Aspire Advanced Practice Provider is a vital member of our clinical team in our mission to cure patients suffering from allergies and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive patient assessments and gather medical histories focusing on allergy and sinus conditions.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic allergic and sinus conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and asthma.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including allergy testing, sinus CT scans, and pulmonary function tests.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medications, immunotherapy, and procedural recommendations.
• Perform and assist with in-office procedures such as allergy immunotherapy (SCIT and SLIT), nasal endoscopy, and provide pre-op and post-op evaluations and treatments after various sinus procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 24 hours of their visit.
• Oversee and manage both food and environmental allergy testing for patients using percutaneous and intracutaneous allergy testing methods.
• Provide pre-op and post-op evaluations and treatments after a variety of surgeon-performed sinus procedures.
• Develop relationships with referring medical providers and the local medical community.
• Attend lunches and events with the assigned territory provider relationship representative to help build credibility and market Aspire.
• Adhere to standard metrics: Testing: 50% minimum threshold, Treatment: 30% minimum threshold, IOP Conversion: 7% minimum threshold.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ Years of Practicing as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Skills

• Effectively communicate with patients and clinical staff
• React calmly and effectively in difficult or emergent situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organization skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Possess the ability to manually take patient vitals
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public

Benefits & Perks

• Quarterly bonus based off metrics
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• CME package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Generous Employer Match
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
• Employee Reward Program