Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad.
We have been recognized as one the top 3 large workplaces in Colorado Springs by the Gazette for six years in a row and as one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post for the last five years. Our provider team is a key part of our success, and we seek an outstanding physician assistant or nurse practitioner who will help create a great work environment.
Our Culture & Expectations
Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community and our world.
Because of our mission, we take care of patients like family:
We are accessible by cell phone to our surgical patients.
We respond to patient requests same day, and we add patients the same day if requested by a referring provider.
We open offices in underserved areas to provide access to care. We accept Medicaid.
We remain physician owned and operated, so that our physicians can have autonomy to practice medicine in a way they will be proud.
Because of our mission, we are generous in the community and world:
We donate 100% of retail skincare profits to charities locally and internationally.
We sponsor long-term projects in developing countries.
We volunteer locally and send Vanguard teams on humanitarian volunteer trips.
Because of our mission, we take care of each other:
Our medical providers and team embody our values of humility, integrity and excellence.
We invest in our company culture, and we are ranked one of the top places to work in Colorado, as recognized by the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Denver Post.
We seek providers who will step up to be leaders within the practice and become “captain of their own ship,” managing his/her own team. All medical providers must be actively involved in the hiring, training, mentoring, and management of their dedicated MAs and support staff. We also invest in our team members’ education and benefits so they can thrive professionally and personally.
We support individuals living out their calling.
Description
Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a center of excellence for dermatologic care. As such, Vanguard desires to attract, retain, and motivate talented providers and staff. This position is for an experienced APP looking to transition into dermatology through a rigorous training process with board-certified dermatologists.
In accordance with SB 23-083 that revised the CO Medical Practice Act, PAs with <3,000 hours in a new practice area will have a collaborative agreement that is a supervisory agreement. Vanguard upholds high standards in dermatology care. Thus, the requirements at Vanguard for a PA new to a practice area exceed the requirements under the revised CO Medical Practice Act.
Supervisor & Location:
The primary training physician will function as the supervising physician for the initial 3,000 hours in the practice area. This position is for offices in Colorado Springs in addition to Pueblo, satellite clinics (La Junta, Hugo), and any additional clinic sites assigned.
Training period:
The training period is 2 years. Exceptional candidates may complete the program earlier but no earlier than 3,000 clinic hours and 1.5 years.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation will increase by phase, starting at $120,000. Timing will depend on a provider’s dermatology medical decision-making and clinical volume. Additional benefits include medical benefits, 401K, paid time off, malpractice, and CME. Other benefits are in accordance with Vanguard’s benefits policy.
>4 years’ work experience as a PA or NP, preferably in primary care
Excited about serving patients in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and our surrounding underserved communities
Have track record of strong performance
Be willing to take a training approach that requires mastering the basic building blocks of a clinical position
Medical providers who thrive at Vanguard embody the following:
See their work as a calling.
Are inspired to take care of patients like family and lead their teams well.
Embody our values of humility, integrity and excellence.
Give generously of their time and resources to help others.
Share our mission to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Vanguard Skin Specialists is a privately-owned medical practice that seeks to glorify God by serving patients and the community with humility, integrity, and excellence. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. As a faith-driven organization, Vanguard will support and undertake initiatives and endeavors that support and further Vanguard’s stated purpose, mission, and values.
Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a workplace of choice for professionals who see medicine as a calling. We value employees (referred to as “team members”) who come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Team members are not required to share or practice the founders’ religious beliefs and have the right to excuse themselves from any function which compromises their own religious convictions. Any experience of distress or felt discrimination must be reported to HR or a direct supervisor immediately.
Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
