Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Radiology/Radiation Oncology/Open Rank (Instructor or Senior Instructor)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado, Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider to work within the University of Colorado Health System covering multiple locations around the Denver Metro area. The position is expected to assist with the evaluation and management of patients with cancer and certain benign neoplasms, with a primary focus on cancers of the head and neck.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner (AANP/AANC) Certification.
• Ability to obtain Colorado practice license.
• Ability to obtain prescriptive authority (DEA License).

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in the clinical management of radiation oncology patients with head/neck cancer.
• Experience assessing patients and developing care plans.
• Experience teaching both professional and lay persons formally and informally.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with variety of cancer types.
• New patient consultation in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Return patient visits for disease surveillance, survivorship and post radiation evaluation.
• Care coordination, including imaging studies and aspects of radiation planning.
• Management of inpatients with acute issues.
• Patient education about the process of radiation care and side effects.
• Management of side effects related to treatment.
• Assessment of nutritional, psychosocial and palliative needs.
• Assisting with patient care if enrolled in clinical trials.
• Participation in regularly scheduled peer review conferences and possibly multi-disciplinary clinics.
• Potential participation in procedures after relevant training.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed