Breast Surgery APP

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Breast Surgery APP to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

General & Trauma Surgeons

Job Summary

The Breast Surgery team at Denver Health is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team. The APP under general supervision of an attending surgeon, and in collaboration with residents and fellows sees breast surgery patients.

APPs at Denver Health examines, diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients. Performs diagnostic testing, places referrals, writes prescriptions, and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. They also ensure an environment of safe quality care and continual quality improvement. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, professional communications skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional growth through participation in continuing education, staff development, and committee involvement.

Essential Functions:

• Patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, writing orders, direct patient care procedures, disease management and discharge of patients.
• Assist with ongoing development of breast service with participation in quality improvement, hospital staff education, development of service-related guidelines, education of residents and students and attendance in Department of Surgery core conferences.
• Teaches medical students, APP students, nursing students and others as appropriate.

Education:

• Master's Degree Graduation from an accredited educational program for either physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Required

Work Experience:

Experience with breast surgical oncology patients preferred."

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required or
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical principles and procedures. Skill in performing physical exams, formulation assessments of and treatment plans for patients. Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis. Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications. Ability to exercise initiative and judgement in selecting proper treatment. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Ability to enhance professional growth and development through particpation in educational programs and continuing education.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$128,100.00 - $144,800.00 / 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:

• 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 health care 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 health care 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.