Job Description

About Us : Archuleta County Public Health Department has a compassionate and patient-centered clinic. We are starting new programming to provide comprehensive Women's Health and other primary care services to the Pagosa Springs community. We believe in a holistic approach to health, emphasizing preventative care, education, and community well-being.

Position Summary :

The Public Health Practitioner (MD or NP) will play a vital role in providing direct clinical services as well as integrating public health principles into our clinical practice, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and community-level interventions for our women's health and primary care patient population. This role is ideal for a physician or nurse practitioner passionate about population health, health equity, and empowering individuals to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care
  • Provide women's reproductive health support including annual exams.
  • Provide annual exams and preventative health care appointments and screenings.
  • Provide evidence-based counseling on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
  • Empower patients with knowledge and resources to make informed health decisions.
  • Support development of new clinical services as ACPHD continues to expand
• Data Analysis & Quality Improvement (QI):
  • Contribute to understanding and addressing unique public health challenges within the local population.
  • Assist in collecting and analyzing health data to identify population health trends, disparities, and areas for intervention within the clinic's patient base.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and public health impact.
  • Monitor and report on key public health metrics.
  • Participate in key opportunities that are required by funders for elements of the program.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Medical Doctor (MD/DO) degree from an accredited institution AND completion of a residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Preventive Medicine.
  • OR
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution with Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification in Family Health, Women's Health, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current, unrestricted Medical License in the State of Colorado (for MD/DO).
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Colorado (for NP).
  • Board Certification in your respective specialty (if applicable).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience:
  • 2-3 years of clinical experience in primary care or women's health preferred
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in public health, population health, health education, or community health initiatives.
  • Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Bi-Lingual preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, staff, and community partners.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly related to health data and trends.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Knowledge of local public health resources and community needs in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is a plus.
  • Commitment to health equity and patient-centered care.

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