Director of Primary Care Faculty Practice

Director of Primary Care Faculty Practice

University of Colorado Anschutz Department:
College of Nursing Director of Primary Care Faculty Practices Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

Position Location:

Community Health Clinic at CU Anschutz 1890 N Revere Ct Suite 5040, Aurora, CO 80045 Position #:  – Req #: 40907

The Director of Primary Care Faculty Practices provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for adult and pediatric primary care health services across the Colorado Front Range. This role is responsible for directing a team of clinical practice leads, fostering excellence in clinical care, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and community needs. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, clinical service development, performance management, regulatory compliance, and cultivating a collaborative and inclusive clinical practice culture.

The Director works in close partnership with the Office of Clinical and Community Affairs, contributing to programmatic and operational initiatives that advance clinical excellence and community engagement. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs and includes a balanced workload of 1.0 FTE, comprised of:

• 0.5 FTE dedicated to administrative leadership and oversight of the practice lead team
• 0.5 FTE allocated to clinical practice in adult primary care as an FNP at the Community Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus

Supervision Required This position is supervised by the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs. Supervision Exercised Supervises the primary care clinical practice leads. Supports a clinical practice faculty team who practice in primary care with the adult and pediatric population at a variety of sites including the Community Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the mobile pediatric practice in eastern Colorado.

Work Performed

• Serves as a strategic liaison between clinic staff and the Associate Dean of Clinical and Community Affairs to ensure alignment of clinical operations and patient care goals.
• Partners with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and apply key performance indicators, driving innovative, cost-effective improvements in clinical practice.
• Contributes to programmatic development by formulating and implementing evidence-based health policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensures adherence to safety, environmental, and infection control standards across clinical sites.
• Leads continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient safety.
• Coordinates and facilitates educational opportunities to support regulatory compliance and clinical competency.
• Oversees clinical workflows and engages teams in performance improvement activities to enhance care delivery.
• Supports and manages the clinical peer review process and annual evaluations in collaboration with CU Nursing teams.
• Provides individualized mentorship, and support to clinical practice faculty.
• Ensures compliance with University, College, and professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in faculty and staff recruitment processes to support clinical growth and excellence.
• Represents the clinic in leadership and governance meetings, advocating for operational and strategic priorities.
• Acts as a liaison between the clinic and patients, collaborating providers, community stakeholders, and external partners.
• Facilitates monthly faculty meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and shared decision-making.
• Collaborates with the Medical Staff Office, College of Nursing Credentialing Committee, and CU Credentialing Committee to ensure provider credentialing and privileging.
• Serves as a professional role model and thought leader, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Manages clinical resources responsibly, aligning with institutional and practice-level fiscal goals.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient documentation, compliance, and billing practices to support operational integrity.
• Actively contributes to the advancement of the organization's strategic plan and…