Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

36d•$106,975 - $147,361•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at the rank of Instructor. The APP will join the adult health team at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, onsite position focused on clinical practice, message triage, and patient education, with opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and professional development. The role provides comprehensive care for patients with spine and rehabilitation medicine needs, including at least eight clinic sessions per week. The APP collaborates with patients, families, attending providers, primary care physicians, nursing and administrative staff, and other APPs. Responsibilities also include coordinating referrals and appointments, managing EPIC in-basket messages, and participating in departmental academic meetings and educational activities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship. Applicants are subject to background investigation and applicable vaccination, medical surveillance, and occupational health requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner candidates: graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: meet and maintain the specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board.
For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
For Physician Assistant candidates: meet and maintain the specific requirements of the Medical Review Board.
Current BLS certification or successful completion within six months of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to evaluate patients with high medical and psychosocial complexity.
Detail-oriented with strong clinical judgment.
Desire to learn and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical experience.
The department may consider training a new graduate who has previous rehabilitation, spine, or neuromuscular experience, or exceptional qualities.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to patients with spine and rehabilitation medicine needs, with a minimum of eight clinic sessions per week.
Provide appropriate follow-up with patients and families, primary care physicians, nursing staff, and administrative staff.
Coordinate appropriate appointments, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
Participate in educational activities and incorporate findings into practice.
Serve as a resource for patients, families, faculty members, and staff.
Provide excellent service in interactions with patients, families, coworkers, staff, visitors, physicians, volunteers, outside vendors, and school officials.
Manage EPIC in-basket messages for assigned attending providers, including triage and answering messages.
Attend departmental academic meetings, including faculty meetings and grand rounds.
Collaborate with other APPs in the department and provide backup coverage.