Pediatrics General APP (0.9 FTE)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Pediatrics General APP to join our team at Denver Health, where purpose is lived every day through our values of Respect, Belonging, Accountability, and Transparency.

About the Role

The Pediatrics General APP, under general supervision, collaborates with clinical staff and physicians to provide primary healthcare to patients. This includes examining and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, and delivering care for illnesses, injuries, emergencies, prenatal care, follow-up, and screening and testing. The role involves performing tests, making referrals, writing prescriptions, and executing procedures within the scope of expertise and available protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates the medical condition of patients in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines, making treatment decisions based on standards of care or protocols (20%).
• Assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations (15%).
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within statutory limitations or refers patients to specialty caregivers (10%).
• Initiates, performs, or directs screenings and diagnostic tests (10%).
• Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, maintaining accurate charts, case files, and records (10%).
• Participates in the clinical education of healthcare students as determined by supervising medical staff (10%).
• May perform lead work, clinical coordination, compliance with Joint Commission standards, health station management, or special projects (10%).
• Handles development, management planning, scheduling, and other administrative tasks to support the practice environment (10%).
• May provide clinic dispensary duties (5%).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree from an approved Physician Assistant program.
• 1-3 years of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• CPNPPC-Certified Pediatric Nurse Primary Care (PNCB) and NPS-Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NCC) or
• NP-Nurse Practitioner (AANPCB) and NP-Nurse Practitioner (DORA) or
• PAC-Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) and PA-Physician Assistant (State Medical Board).
• BLS-Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross).
• DEA Registration.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical principles, procedures, and community resources.
• Skill in eliciting patient history, performing physical exams, and formulating assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to order appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of medication administration and prescription practices.
• Skill in effective communication to elicit information, negotiate resolutions, and garner support.
• Ability to calm, reassure, and motivate patients to accept treatments.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatments and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the public.

Pay

$123,900.00 - $141,100.00 per year (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE); actual pay will reflect 0.9 FTE).

Schedule

Regular (0.9 FTE).

Benefits

• Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers.
• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick days, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Nationally recognized well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC).
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a national model. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health provides millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.