Community Medical Services

Are you passionate about making an impact? | Lead while maintaining work/life balance | M-F 5:30a - 1:30p

Greenwood, CO

full-time
Outpatient

Job Highlights

  • Long Term Assignment
  • Opportunity to Give Back to an Underserved Community
  • Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances at our Greenwood Village, CO, location.

    Schedule: Monday through Friday 5:30a - 1:30p

    Pay Range: $70-75/hr

    To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

    • Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.
    • Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.
    • Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.
    • Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.
    • Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.
    • Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.
    • Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met.
    • Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.

    Qualifications:

    • Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
    • CPR Certification Required
    • First Aid Certification Required
    • Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
    • Experience documenting into an electronic medical record
    • Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test

    Posted April 11, 2024