Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•$111,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinically busy Adult Orthopedic practice with a focus in Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado. The position is not eligible for tenure.

Requirements

State of Colorado Certified Physician Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
Previous experience assisting with complex sports medicine procedures such as PAOs
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced knowledge of the field as it relates to hip preservation and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Performs thorough history and physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems (focusing on the musculoskeletal system) and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.
Assists in providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs. Consents patients for procedures and applicable studies.
Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting. Will be required to assist in complex surgical cases.
Must become proficient in documentation and use the current Electronic Medical Record system.
Participates in team-based care and avails self for emergent patient/staff calls.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth patient flow in the clinic.
Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, Physician Assistant students, and other health professional students, engaged in specific clinical activities.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
May perform clinical research related to specific conditions and assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.