Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Neurosurgery Open Rank

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$100,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery and Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Neuro-Oncology section. The APP will be a clinical faculty member of CU-SOM with full benefits. The position will not be involved in course instruction. This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care for neurologic patients, primarily patients with malignant and benign brain tumors. The APP will provide outpatient care via a mix of independent clinics alongside a physician provider. The APP will also participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with radiation oncology, neurology, neurosurgery and other specialties as needed. Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, driven, and committed to personal growth.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant School
Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Prescriptive authority is required.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
Four to seven years or more of post training inpatient/outpatient experience (a year-long hospitalist fellowship also counts toward this requirement)

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in inpatient or outpatient care
Experience neuroscience subspecialty and/or experience in management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.
Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in hospital settings using hospital record systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients
Follow and share best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines).
Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model
Dedication and commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet.
Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

Responsibilities

Assess patient’s medical status via chart review, imaging review, history taking and physical exam.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and develop management strategies using evidence-based medicine.
Facilitate referrals to other care providers.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents.
Provide patient education and advocacy.
Consult with supervising neurosurgeon when appropriate.
Daily rounding assessment and management of appropriate inpatients.
Follow patients in outpatient clinic.
Evaluate new referrals for urgency, completeness, and appropriateness for neurosurgery.
Order and monitor pre-operative testing.
Participation in Brain Tumor Conference and Neuro-oncology Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
Perform lumbar puncture, lumbar drain placement, subgaleal and lumbar drain removal, ventriculo-peritoneal shunt tapping and programming, and other procedures based on training and approval.
Participation in Brain Tumor Conference, Brain and Spine Metastasis Tumor Board and Neuro-oncology Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
For finalist hired, Allied Health credentialing through UCHealth medical staff office is required.