Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will consist of Outpatient Clinic and/or Glucose Management inpatient consultation. This is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice position in the division of Endocrinology. The primary responsibility is outpatient and inpatient care for patients with all types of endocrine and diabetes disorders at UCH. Other responsibilities would include teaching of learners, including APP students, medical students, residents, etc. Successful candidates will be responsible for interfacing with the Endocrinology consult team and working as a collaborative team member on the Glucose Management Team in order to provide direct patient care, clinical follow-up, lab review and other duties primarily in the inpatient but also outpatient environments. Candidates are faculty members in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, and expected to attend division conferences, faculty meetings, Glucose Management meetings and conferences, Outpatient clinic meetings and to teach and do scholarly work as active members of academic faculty. Candidates may also be interested in learning and gaining experience in the evaluation and management of common endocrine disorders, predominately thyroid disease and osteoporosis, but this is not required for this position. Clinics will take place on the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion. The inpatient Glucose Management Team duties will occur at the Anschutz Medical Campus University of Colorado Hospital.

Requirements

DNP or Master’s degree for PA
0-10 years of experience
Must be board certified by a national professional PA or nursing organization.
Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
A Master’s degree and years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Doctor of Nursing degree.
Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
Candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and work toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service and patient relations skills.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently.
Excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the endocrinology clinic.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.
Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic about a career in clinical Endocrinology with a strong interest in providing excellent clinical care in the outpatient setting.
Bilingual: English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinic and/or Glucose Management inpatient consultation.
Outpatient and inpatient care for patients with all types of endocrine and diabetes disorders at UCH.
Teaching of learners, including APP students, medical students, residents, etc.
Interfacing with the Endocrinology consult team and working as a collaborative team member on the Glucose Management Team to provide direct patient care, clinical follow-up, lab review and other duties.
Attending division conferences, faculty meetings, Glucose Management meetings and conferences, Outpatient clinic meetings.
Teaching and scholarly work as active members of academic faculty.
Evaluation and management of common endocrine disorders, predominately thyroid disease and osteoporosis (optional).
QA/QI projects.