Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$111,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, exempt Instructor–Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics. The role offers an opportunity to work in an academically active, clinically busy orthopedic practice focused on Sports Medicine, Tissue Transplantation, and Regenerative Medicine. The position is not eligible for tenure and is based primarily onsite at the UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Englewood, Colorado. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers direct care to a specified patient population, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions, and assists orthopedic surgeons in the operating room. The work includes outpatient and perioperative care, procedures, patient education, clinic coordination, and participation in educational and research activities. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with some weekend responsibilities, educational events, outreach, and occasional call. Responsibilities and independence are expected to evolve as the provider gains knowledge and experience in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Requirements

State of Colorado Certified Physician Assistant, or inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
CPR certification.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Significant experience with suturing techniques, including subcuticular suturing and complex wound closure.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described.
Previous experience with complex wound closure and subcuticular suturing.
Previous experience assisting with complex sports medicine procedures, such as cartilage and meniscal transplantation and multi-ligament reconstruction of the knee.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or certification pending as documented by a temporary certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough patient histories and physical examinations; assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems, particularly musculoskeletal conditions, and provide direct patient care.
Write prescriptions and orders for medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, imaging, and durable medical equipment; complete FMLA and other forms and school notes.
Assist with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including writing appropriate orders for narcotics and other scheduled medications.
Perform casting, splinting, dressing changes, and wound care.
Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room, including multi-layer tissue closure and participation in complex surgical cases.
Provide fracture reductions in the emergency department or office as needed, without conscious sedation; perform joint aspirations and injections.
Become proficient in the current electronic medical record system and document care appropriately.
Notify the attending, house, or supervising physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Follow safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
Coordinate patient care and support staff activities and work with the team to maintain smooth clinic flow.
Write progress notes in office and hospital charts and maintain other required records.
Provide health education to patients and families; train or supervise medical, physician assistant, and other health professional students in specific clinical activities as appropriate.
Participate in professional development, educational programs, literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Participate in CU Sports Medicine educational activities, including weekly academic conference, journal club, and symposia; attend, present, or help organize activities.
Assist with community outreach, including educational talks and planning, organizing, and attending events.
Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and postoperative care.
Assist in preparing and delivering PowerPoint and poster presentations at institutional, local, and national meetings.
May conduct clinical research on specific conditions and assist with manuscript preparation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and develop increasing independence in the office as experience and confidence grow.
Provide occasional weekend coverage or participate in educational symposia, outreach events, and occasional call.