Rheumatology Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) contributes to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the organization. Provides clinical care in inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and triage settings, including health assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborates with other health professionals to assess and manage health problems, maintain continuity of care, and coordinate community services. Contributes to the development, maintenance, evaluation, and change of the health care delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care for patients and families, manages chronic and acute conditions, and promotes health maintenance.
• Performs and documents history and physical exams, gathers data from medical records, reviews outside records, communicates with referring providers, and develops and implements plans of care.
• Monitors and documents patient progress, revises plans as needed, interprets test results, and intervenes with problems requiring specialty referral or escalation.
• Acts as a consultant and presents educational programs to community groups, organizations, or individuals.
• Contributes to the education and research mission through participation in research, quality improvement projects, presentations, professional organizations, precepting, and scholarly activities.
• Functions as a role model and encourages professional behaviors among multidisciplinary team members.
• Represents advanced practice, Department, or Division on organizational committees.
• Complies with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including Colorado Medical Board, Joint Commission, Medicare, and Medicaid rules.
• Maintains current license, board certification, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification as appropriate to clinical responsibilities.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for self and team contributions; displays honesty and commitment to organizational success.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to achieve shared goals; values contributions of team members.
• Ethics: Practices ethically with compassion and respect; advocates for patient rights and maintains professional boundaries.
• Evidence-based Practice and Research: Integrates research findings into practice; uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and initiate change.
• Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveys information through various media to engage and inform audiences.
• Professional Development: Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance competencies and contribute to the organization.
• Quality of Practice: Ensures safe, effective, and patient-centered care; identifies and addresses barriers to quality improvement.

Requirements

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Work well with others and accept supervision.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear ID badge visibly.
• Comply with all institutional policies, including annual training requirements.
• Foster an inclusive workplace and adhere to safety practices, including proper use of PPE.
• Demonstrate compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Work Experience: 1 year of recent and related experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Colorado PA or APRN license with prescriptive authority, DEA registration, and national certification (PA or NP). Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS or PALS if applicable to practice area.

Travel

Travel between National Jewish Health sites as needed.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional, and remote employees; HSA and FSA options available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals for vacation and sick days, plus six paid holidays.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans with optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.