Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Description

• Obtains patients’ health history from interviews with patients and others, and from review of pertinent health records.
• Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Present patient history and physical examination information clearly and concisely to the supervising physician when appropriate.
• Formulates and reviews treatment and therapy plans as needed. Recognizes situations which require immediate attention of a physician and initiates life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Orders and administers appropriate medications and documents in the patient record accordingly.
• Orders therapy services, radiology examinations, and nursing services when necessary.
• Consults with colleagues, supervising physician(s), specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
• Educates and informs patients and parents about illnesses, health promotion, disease prevention, and the progress of evaluation and treatment.
• Initiates and facilitates patient referrals to other physicians, clinics, and health care facilities.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admission and completes appropriate communication to the inpatient team.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Reviews and processes incoming hospital, pharmacy, lab, and sub‑specialist correspondence; returns phone calls in a timely manner.

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Valid PA or NP Colorado license
• Resident of the State of Colorado
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical record systems
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus
• Passion to support the mission, values, and vision of Every Child Pediatrics
• Ability to advocate for the rights of patients and effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work occasional Saturday shifts

Every Child Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

H.E.A.L.T.H. represents our core values:
Health Care Integration, Equity & Inclusivity, Accessibility & Affordability, Love, Team, High Standards

We offer a robust benefits package to support our employees’ well‑being, including: a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match; medical, dental and vision insurance;
Health Savings and Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts (HSA & FSA) for managing healthcare expenses. Additionally, we pay for employees’ life insurance and employee assistance plans, and employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), allowing them time needed to recharge and focus.