Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Virtual Primary Care

Department: Medicine - General Internal Medicine
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)/Department of Medicine/General Internal Medicine/Instructor - Sr Instructor
Position #: 00702750 – Requisition #40259
Location: Remote (Must be in the United States)
Faculty Rank: Instructor - Sr Instructor

Description

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Department of Family Medicine have partnered to open a Virtual Primary Care Practice. The Virtual Primary Care Practice supports CU primary care clinics (15 clinics) with virtual same-day appointments and provides a primarily virtual primary care experience for a group of empaneled patients.

The General Internal Medicine (GIM) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in this role will be responsible for providing full-spectrum virtual care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and “urgent” care, hospital follow-up care, and wellness and preventative care for adult patients. The APP evaluates, assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high-quality primary care to all patients, evaluates and treats acute and chronic problems for the patient population, completes histories, thorough assessments on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records, and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy, to ensure optimal patient virtual care, including via telehealth appointments. Depending on the needs and growth of the Virtual Primary Care Practice, a small portion of traditional, in-clinic primary care in the Denver Metro area may be necessary.

Examples of Work Performed

Virtual Primary Care

• Provide full scope patient care in a virtual primary care setting.
• Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.
• Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
• Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
• Support and collaborate with medical, nursing, and office staff.

Administrative/Professional Development

• Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field, both academically and through applied skill.
• Attend and present at conferences, meetings, and trainings to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.
• Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director.

Quality

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the strategy for quality improvement.

Work Location

Remote – This role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States. Please note that depending on the needs and growth of the Virtual Primary Care Practice, a small portion of traditional, in-clinic primary care in the Denver Metro area may be necessary. Any travel involved for in-person work is at the employee’s expense.

Why Join Us?

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education, and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and research seriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allow our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Faculty Rank is dependent upon years of experience, fellowships completed, and board certification.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Medicare/Medicaid credentials
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Board certified or board eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting (Fellowships will count toward years of experience)

Senior Instructor:

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Medicare/Medicaid credentials.
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting (Fellowships will count toward years of experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting (Fellowships will count toward years of experience)
• Professional experience providing care in a tele-health format
• Experience working with Epic or another EHR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care.
• Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.
• Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments, and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.
• Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
• Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.
• Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Willingness to be flexible with regards to work tasks and duties in an innovative clinic model.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
• Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient problems.
• Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual setting.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume.
3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Patricia Colella, GIM HR, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be reviewed immediately, and candidates are encouraged to apply by July 15, 2026.