Join Our Mission to Serve Rural Colorado
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while working with a collaborative and supportive team.
What You’ll Do:
Provide comprehensive outpatient care in a team-based, patient-centered setting
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care
Engage in chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute illness treatment
Build long-term relationships with patients in a rural family medicine practice
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Colorado license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or eligible)
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Eligible for Colorado Controlled Substance License and Federal DEA Registration
BLS Certification
Why Work With Us?
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we are proud to offer a total rewards package that reflects our commitment to work-life balance, professional growth, and community service.
Benefits Include:
- Salary range of $105,000 to $115,00.
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost copays and deductibles
Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave – with accruals starting day one
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match after one year
Free life and disability insurance (plus low-cost supplemental options)
Access to an on-site 24-hour Employee Health Center
Discounts on local fitness centers, cell plans, ski lift tickets, and more
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling sessions
Freqently Asked Questions
Nurse Practitioners in rural communities such as La Jara often take on broader responsibilities, managing a wide range of health issues with less immediate specialist support. This requires strong autonomy, versatility in outpatient care, and a focus on building lasting patient relationships within the family medicine setting.
Besides Colorado state licensure and DEA registration, certifications like BLS are crucial. Given the community's healthcare needs, board certification in family practice or related specialties enhances trust and eligibility, aligning well with rural healthcare standards and chronic disease management requirements.
Key skills include chronic illness management, preventive care, and effective collaboration with physicians. Experience in outpatient settings and adaptability to a team-based, patient-centered environment are highly valued, reflecting local demand for versatile providers in family medicine.
Nurse Practitioners in this setting handle comprehensive care from acute illness treatment to preventive strategies, often acting as primary providers. This contrasts with more specialized roles, requiring a wider scope and deeper patient engagement in community health.
Progression typically involves accumulating clinical expertise, board certification, and leadership training. Nurse Practitioners can advance into roles overseeing clinical operations, guiding healthcare teams, and influencing care protocols within organizations such as I Tech Consulting Partners.
Yes, they emphasize ongoing education with tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. This fosters growth opportunities, helping Nurse Practitioners stay current with best practices while contributing meaningfully to rural Colorado’s health landscape.
The company promotes a collaborative, supportive environment prioritizing work-life balance and community service. Access to on-site health centers and local discounts reflects an employee-centered culture tuned to rural community needs.
The salary range offered is competitive at $105,000 to $115,000 annually, reflecting the cost of living and demand for advanced practice providers in rural Colorado. This includes comprehensive benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Nurse Practitioners here engage deeply with local populations, addressing diverse health needs through preventive care and chronic disease management. This role supports community well-being, strengthening public health outcomes in the San Luis Valley.
This role blends clinical expertise with advisory responsibilities, supporting rural healthcare teams in delivering patient-centered care. The consultant aspect emphasizes collaboration, clinical leadership, and adapting practices to meet local health challenges.
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