Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach. across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own, STRIDE is the place for you.

Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic to see acute needs for the Stride patient population.

Convenient Care is immediate care of minor illnesses and injuries. The clinic performs physical exams, provides some in clinic treatments and medications, minor procedures, patient education and assists with follow up.

General Purpose:

In order to ensure efficient, quality health care services, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide medical screenings to walk in patients to manage their medical needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct health care services to patients.
• Offers clinical consultation and arranges referrals to other providers and clinical staff.
• Ordering and follow up of labs and imaging.
• Prescribes medications to patients, including counseling patients regarding the proper use and contraindications of medications as well as detect and diagnose adverse drug reactions.
• Evaluates medical charts to determine appropriate patient care follow up and education regarding acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provider needs to be able to work in a fast paced and busy environment.
• Accurately and completely charts information regarding patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participate in the STRIDE after-hours telephone call system.
• Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.

STRIDE VALUES

Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Compassion: Meeting patients where they are with empathy.

Accountability: Following through on our commitments.

Respect: Valuing human dignity.

Excellence: Embracing a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and/or Physician Assistant Program.
• Emergency Room or Urgent Care experience preferred
• Proficient with procedures such as sutures, splinting, wound care, I&D, etc.
• Family Practice Certification
• Board certification.
• BLS certification.
• CO License or eligible for licensure.
• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner/physician assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Two years post licensing preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply for future roles. Be sure to take a look at our Residency Program to learn more about our new graduate opportunities!

Skills & Expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge in primary care and/or urgent care/ER specialty.
• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with other providers and clinical staff to develop continual quality improvement procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
• Skill in using a variety of computer software including but not limited to the internet and MS Office Products.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with electronic health records (EHR) system.

Tools you’ll use:

Clinical equipment such as: Nebulizer, Pulse Oximeter, and EKG. EKG, Computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, Microsoft Office Outlook, the internet and EHR. General medical equipment used for patient care and procedures.

Working Environment and Physical Activities:

High risk exposure to blood borne pathogens. Reliable personal transportation. Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes and synthesizes information from others to make decisions.

 At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!    

Work Schedule:

• 10-hour shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays
• Every 6th Saturday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

We offer a competitive salary range of $108,000–$130,000, depending on your experience.

This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

Professional Perks

• Malpractice coverage through FTCA
• Licensed Providers: $3,500 in Continuing Medical Education (CME) with 40 hours off to complete continuing education. $1,750 of CME can be used towards tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible to Apply for National and Colorado Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC & CHSC)
• STRIDE-paid professional memberships, medical licenses, and DEA registration.
• On-call flexibility with PTO accrual for each call shift.

STRIDE conducts a background check, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE values the diverse talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity bring to our organization. We are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status. STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment:

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled