Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) (Hand and Extremity Section)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Hand and Extremity Section) has an opening for a part time (0.5 FTE) or full time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Instructor. This is a clinical position under the direction of a faculty plastic surgeon. This position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at The University of Colorado Hospital and its affiliates. The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for Plastic & Reconstructive surgical patients and act as a physician extender for the surgeons of the hand section. Additionally, the candidate would be available for ER/urgent consults and be a first assist in the operating room. The candidate would also have independent outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will be energetic and motivated to be an integral part of the team. Close collaboration with the surgeons, residents, hospital and clinical staff will be necessary. Prior experience or work with residents would be preferred. Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required. Typical Physical Demands: The NP/PA position requires the ability to handle and lift patients and operate required equipment. The position may also require a stationary position or movement for extended periods as required during the provision of services. This position requires frequent communication and must be able to exchange accurate information. The NP/PA may also be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, and it is expected that the candidate will be appropriately knowledgeable regarding universal safety precautions.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Colorado license will be required prior to start date
• Ability to obtain prescriptive authority (DEA Licensed)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year previous experience in a surgical sub-specialty
• 1 year previous experience working in an academic hospital

Responsibilities

• Practice as a fully credentialed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner caring for plastic surgery hand patients under the direction of an attending physician.
• Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for plastic or reconstructive surgery including, obtaining a thorough history, performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering necessary diagnostic testing.
• Cover pager call for consults and patient requests to the hand and extremity service
• Communicate with patients (and families) to provide education about the risks and benefits of surgical procedures.
• Triage patient telephone calls/emails and provide consultation.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Electronically document all relevant data regarding patient care in a timely manner and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees