Director of Primary Care Faculty Practice

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite is seeking a Director of Primary Care Faculty Practices to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for adult and pediatric primary care across the Colorado Front Range. The role leads clinical practice leads, aligns with institutional goals, and supports community needs.

This 1.0 FTE position includes 0.5 FTE admin leadership and 0.5 FTE clinical practice as an FNP at the Community Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus, with sites including CHCO and the mobile

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current RN/APN/RxN licensures in good standing (CO licensure by hire).
• Four years of progressive leadership experience in primary care settings and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic liaison between clinic staff and Associate Dean to align operations with goals.
• Drive performance improvement across multiple primary care sites.
• Develop and implement evidence-based policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ensure safety, compliance, credentialing, and regulatory adherence across sites.
• Mentor faculty, oversee recruitment, and advocate for clinical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

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.

This position reports to the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs and includes a balanced workload of 1.0 FTE, comprised of:

• 0.5 FTE dedicated to administrative leadership and oversight of the practice lead team
• 0.5 FTE allocated to clinical practice in adult primary care as an FNP at the Community Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus

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

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:
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XUWVoJSKm06kbhiH-WBNJ8OqolFRmXwD/view
• 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.