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Emergency Medicine APP

Denver Health

Denver, COJob$148–165K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$148–165K/yr
Location
Denver, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS CertificationCertified Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner CertificationAdvanced Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant State LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

Denver Health is recruiting an Emergency Medicine APP to perform professional medical work under physician supervision. The role examines and diagnoses patients, develops treatment plans, performs testing and referrals, and writes prescriptions within statutory limitations and the clinician’s scope of expertise. The APP also monitors patient conditions, supports clinical education, and may take on leadwork or clinical coordination duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient ExaminationPatient DiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedical TestingPatient ReferralPrescription WritingTreatment MonitoringClinical Decision-MakingClinical EducationClinical CoordinationProtocol DevelopmentCommunicationProblem Resolution

Qualifications

Master's DegreeBLS CertificationCertified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner CertificationAdvanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant State License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Emergency Medicine APP to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Emergency Department Physician Job Summary Under the supervision of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. May perform administrative support functions as required. Essential Functions : - Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. (20%) - Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (20%) - Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (20%) - May be assigned to perform leadwork and/or involvement in clinical coordination, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. (20%) - Attends and participates in administrative staff meetings. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. (20%) Education : - Master's Degree Required Work Experience : Licenses : - BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required - PAC-Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA - National Commission for Certifying Agencies Required or - NP-Nurse Practitioner - AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Required - APN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or - PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Shift Work Type Regular Salary $148,100.00 - $165,000.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: - Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays - 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks - Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% - Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. - Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center - Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) - Childcare discoun programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Tuition reimbursement & assistance - Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways - Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program - National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class." Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/6B06CBC8C7B84516.

How this job compares

Set against the 532 open Emergency Medicine jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$148–165K/yr
  • US median$151–226K/yr98 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $157K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($202K) — in the middle half of Emergency Medicine salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 532 open Emergency Medicine jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Emergency Medicine postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (103 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 153 of the 532 open Emergency Medicine jobs (29%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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