Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider (South Metro Denver)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at the rank of Instructor. The APP will work as a member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation adult health team at a variety of potential sites: CU Medicine Highlands Ranch Medical Office Building, UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Inverness, and UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center. Major responsibilities include clinical practice, message triage and patient education. There are numerous opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and professional development. This position is available as a full-time appointment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing (for NP)
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (for NP)
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (for NP)
Current BLS certifications or successful completion within six months of hire
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (for PA)
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (for PA)
Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Medical Review Board (for PA)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical experience preferred.
May be willing to train new graduate with previous rehabilitation, spine or neuromuscular experience or exceptional qualities.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Proven ability to evaluate patients with high complexity, both medically and psychosocially
Detail-oriented with strong clinical judgment.
Desire to learn and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive care to patients with spine and rehabilitation medicine needs (Minimum of 8 clinic sessions per week)
Provides appropriate follow-up with patients/families, primary care physicians, nursing and administrative staff
Coordinating appropriate appointments, i.e. PT, OT, nutrition, orthopedics, neurosurgery
Participates in educational activities and incorporate findings into practice
Provides and/or serves as a resource for patients/families, faculty members, and staff
Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all patients, families, co-workers, staff, visitors, physicians, volunteers, outside vendors and school officials.
EPIC in-basket message management for assigned attending providers (triage and answer)
Attend Department academic meetings (faculty meetings, grand rounds)
Work collaboratively with other APPs in the Department (providing back-up coverage.