Director of Primary Care Faculty Practice

Job description

Faculty

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: College of Nursing

Director of Primary Care Faculty Practice

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

Position Location: Community Health Clinic at CU Anschutz

1890 N Revere Ct Suite 5040, Aurora, CO 80045

Position #: - Req #: 40907

Job Summary

The Director of Primary Care Faculty Practices provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for adult and pediatric primary care health services across the Colorado Front Range. This role is responsible for directing a team of clinical practice leads, fostering excellence in clinical care, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and community needs. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, clinical service development, performance management, regulatory compliance, and cultivating a collaborative and inclusive clinical practice culture. The Director works in close partnership with the Office of Clinical and Community Affairs, contributing to programmatic and operational initiatives that advance clinical excellence and community engagement.

Nature of Work

The Director of Primary Care Faculty Practices provides strategic leadership for faculty, staff and patients within the primary care clinical team. The Director leads teams, shaping an innovative culture amongst primary care clinicians and staff, and developing and implementing clinical policies and operational processes that optimize patient outcomes within a high-quality care-centered learning environment. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a continuous improvement framework for clinical performance and ensuring regulatory compliance through internal and external oversight and auditing. The role strives to create solutions that provide a high-value model of care that aligns with the mission, strategic plan, and financial targets of the university while fostering an environment of learning and growth within the clinical practice team. This role collaborates with leadership and key stakeholders to identify priorities for the practice that align with institutional goals, community health needs and patient experience improvement initiatives. This role inspires a culture of continuous learning and accountability to ensure that change is embraced and implemented to achieve the desired quality and safety metrics, and key learning outcomes for the practice team.

Supervision Required

This position is supervised by the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the primary care clinical practice leads.

Supports a clinical practice faculty team who practice in primary care with the adult and pediatric population at a variety of sites including the Community Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the mobile pediatric practice in eastern Colorado.

Work Performed

Serves as a strategic liaison between clinic staff and the Associate Dean of Clinical and Community Affairs to ensure alignment of clinical operations and patient care goals.

Partners with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and apply key performance indicators, driving innovative, cost-effective improvements in clinical practice.

Contributes to programmatic development by formulating and implementing evidence-based health policies, protocols, and procedures.

Ensures adherence to safety, environmental, and infection control standards across clinical sites.

Leads continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient safety.

Coordinates and facilitates educational opportunities to support regulatory compliance and clinical competency.

Oversees clinical workflows and engages teams in performance improvement activities to enhance care delivery.

Supports and manages the clinical peer review process and annual evaluations in collaboration with CU Nursing teams.

Provides individualized mentorship, and support to clinical practice faculty.

Ensures compliance with University, College, and professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Participates in faculty and staff recruitment processes to support clinical growth and excellence.

Represents the clinic in leadership and governance meetings, advocating for operational and strategic priorities.

Acts as a liaison between the clinic and patients, collaborating providers, community stakeholders, and external partners.

Facilitates monthly faculty meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and shared decision-making.

Collaborates with the Medical Staff Office, College of Nursing Credentialing Committee, and CU Credentialing Committee to ensure provider credentialing and privileging.

Serves as a professional role model and thought leader, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Manages clinical resources responsibly, aligning with institutional and practice-level fiscal goals.

Demonstrates expertise in patient documentation, compliance, and billing practices to support operational integrity.

Actively contributes to the advancement of the organization's strategic plan and mission.

Clinical

Serves as primary care provider within team-based care model

Performs accurate physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, follow-up, and consultation

Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care

Participates in after-hours call

Obtains patient history and develops comprehensive plan of care

Provides health education to patients, students, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups

Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods

Functions as a clinical preceptor for health professions students

Identifies deviations from normal and consults as needed

Completes necessary documentation within established timeframes

Ensure strict compliance with University and professional policies/procedures

Adept at Electronic Health Record (EHR) use and EHR trouble shooting, improvement processes, and downtime procedures

Performs other duties, as assigned

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen.

Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.

Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State)

Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.

Please review DORA's Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:

Minimum of Five (5) years of full-scope primary care experience as an FNP

Four (4) years of progressive leadership experience in the primary care practice setting, including supervisory experience and experience with organizational finances.

Conditions of employment

Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN licenses by date of hire.

Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 90 days of hire.

Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire

Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire

Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to by date of hire.

Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.

Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.

Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.

Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Must work standard clinic hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) with rotating on-call coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing and implementing clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and patient consent to support high-quality, compliant care delivery.

Experience in clinical practice and program development, including strategic expansion and innovation in service offerings.

Experience managing large, interdisciplinary teams

Experience engaging in professional organizations and experience contributing to the advancement of clinical practice standards and advocacy efforts.

Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives or conducting program evaluations.

Competencies

Demonstrates independent judgment and the ability to prioritize work effectively in response to evolving healthcare trends and service line needs.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with faculty, practice leadership, and interdisciplinary collaborators.

Exhibits clear, concise, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across diverse audiences.

Inspires and guides teams with a results-oriented leadership style that fosters engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Committed to fostering professional growth through mentorship and collaborative leadership.

Applies strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills to manage complex workflows and solve problems proactively.

Works effectively across all levels of the organization to promote clinical and operational excellence through teamwork and shared goals.

Demonstrates a collaborative and supportive approach that values diverse perspectives and promotes a culture of inclusion.

Brings creativity and strategic insight to develop forward-thinking solutions that enhance clinical practice and operational performance.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $103,750-$115,278/year.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

In addition to the annual salary for this position, an annual administrative stipend of $10,000/year will also be offered.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

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Worksite address

aurora, CO, 80012, US

Who can apply

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