Infectious Disease APP

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Infectious Disease APP to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

DH STD CONTROL PROGRAM PAV L

Job Summary

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) works collaboratively with a supervising physician to provide direct clinical care for patients presenting to assigned ambulatory clinic within Denver Public Health. The APP works in close communication with the unit's multidisciplinary team which includes social work, care management, medical assistants, nursing, research, pharmacy and others to help coordinate comprehensive care for their patients. This position may assist in the educational training of future providers and students.

APP will see patients in the Sexual Health Clinic and should have clinical expertise in family planning and STI/HIV prevention and management. Experience in family planning program clinical protocol design and education preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers superior patient care and encourages increased patient understanding and involvement in care. (10%)
• Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (10%)
• Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient. (10%)
• Initiates, performs, or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (10%)
• Makes decisions regarding treatment changes and refers patient to specialized services as needed. (10%)
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations. (10%)
• Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files, and records. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (5%)
• May be assigned to perform lead work and/or involvement in clinical coordination, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support the practice environment. (5%)
• Attends and participates in administrative staff, program, and Department meetings. (5%)
• Utilizes the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. (5%)
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures and adheres to any quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. (5%)
• Conducts clinical activities as defined in the privileging documents for this provider. (5%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Related clinical experience preferred

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Required or
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required and
• PAC-Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA - National Commission for Certifying Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams, formulating assessments, and determining treatment plans for patients.
• Experience ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate documentation and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$122,100.00 - $134,900.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• 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, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that 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, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.