Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

20h•$109,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, is hiring a full-time advanced practice provider for a blend of inpatient and outpatient clinical care. The primary responsibility is providing inpatient consultation and care for patients with endocrine and diabetes disorders as part of the inpatient endocrinology consult service. The role also includes outpatient clinic work, with a focus on hospital follow-ups and urgent consultations, and may include virtual patient care delivered onsite. This is a 1.0 FTE position at the University of Colorado Hospital main campus in Aurora, Colorado. Work is onsite, weekdays Monday through Friday. The number of inpatient and outpatient sessions will vary according to the distribution of care and the needs of the team. The provider will work collaboratively with the inpatient endocrinology team, which includes a physician, fellow, residents, and medical students, and will interface with other inpatient and consult teams. The position provides direct patient care, clinical follow-up, laboratory review, and related duties in inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates may be appointed at Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice rank based on their experience and qualifications. In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate is expected to participate in education and scholarly activities such as quality improvement and protocol development, supporting the division’s clinical, educational, and academic missions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in advanced practice nursing, or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Studies program.
Current active Colorado license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant; prescriptive authority is required.
National professional organization certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Instructor of Clinical Practice: 0–4 years of experience working in endocrinology.
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice: minimum of 5 years of experience working in endocrinology.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: minimum of 10 years of experience working in endocrinology.
For Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: experience teaching and mentoring advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant students.
For Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: clinical research or quality improvement research experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating and managing common endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, pituitary disease, calcium disorders, and osteoporosis; preferred but not required.
Enthusiasm for a career in clinical endocrinology and a strong interest in providing excellent inpatient and outpatient clinical care.
Desire for teaching and writing, and interest in quality improvement and/or clinical research opportunities.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health assessments, including health histories, physical examinations, preventive screening, and identification of medical risks and needs for patients on the inpatient endocrinology service.
Develop treatment plans and monitor response to therapy in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Participate in daily inpatient rounds, care coordination, and communication with referring teams, nursing staff, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
Document clinical encounters and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Facilitate safe discharge planning and coordinate follow-up care for patients with endocrine conditions.
Provide post-hospitalization follow-up, including outpatient evaluation and management, patient education, medication adjustment, and ongoing disease monitoring.
Participate in self-directed continued learning and maintain CME credits as required for continued licensure.
Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, staff, and multidisciplinary hospital services to support care and the division’s clinical, educational, and academic missions.
Perform, order, and/or interpret diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice.
Develop diabetes care plans and reassess and modify them as necessary.
Serve as a clinical consultant to other clinical services in the hospital.
Educate patients and families regarding management of health conditions outside the hospital setting.
Participate in education and scholarly activity, such as quality improvement and protocol development, in addition to clinical responsibilities.