Advanced Practice Provider, Instructor (NP/PA)

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery has an opening for a full-time Faculty position (unclassified) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

The Division of GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery (GITES) at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

This description is a summary only, describing the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery service (TACS) outpatient clinic.
• The candidate will act as the primary clinic navigator for outpatients working closely with the trauma and acute care surgery attendings to provide outpatient clinical care
• The role requires a strong commitment to patient education, care coordination, disease management, triage of calls/emails, management of referrals, pre-operative evaluation, post-operative care, management of complex Trauma patients post discharge.
• The ideal candidate will play a vital role in patient care including writing orders, conducting independent imaging/laboratory review, and comprehensive patient assessment.
• The candidate will assist in the operation of the outpatient procedural clinic
• Important components of the job will be assistance in smooth transition from inpatient setting to outpatient care, point of contact for clinicians and patients, in person and tele-health visits, coordinated and triaging outside referrals for elective procedures.
• The candidate will contribute to the multi-disciplinary outpatient team as provider for clinic nurses, nurse navigator, registered dietician, and social worker.
• The candidate will serve as a critical part of service continuity as a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and/or the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years' experience in general surgery, trauma surgery, or critical care setting preferred.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Natalie Deschaine, natalie.deschaine@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until May 19, 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$94,765-$123,261

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.