Instructor/Fellow-Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
About The Position
The Department of Neurology is looking to fill a full-time Advanced Practice Provider Instructor/Fellow. The APP Neurology Fellowship Position in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine will provide 12 months of training to qualified graduates of an advanced practice program (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). A graduate of the APP Neurology Fellowship is expected to be able to conduct a neurology history and examination, determine the appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and formulate a management plan for patients with neurologic conditions within their scope of practice. We encourage graduates to apply for positions within our department upon completion of their training. The fellows will have an opportunity to rotate through various subspecialties, which can include Behavioral Neurology, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, General Neurology, Headache, Inpatient Consults, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Infectious Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuroradiology, Stroke. The program is recruiting APPs who would be willing to relocate to the Colorado area for future employment in the University of Colorado Neurology related practice. The University of Colorado offers competitive salaries. The program will accept 2 APP residents each year who begin the program in the summer or immediately after graduation. We will accept new graduates as well as experienced APPs. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program no later than June 30, 2026 prior to the fellowship start date of July 1, 2026.
- Have national board certification as an NP or PA or be eligible to obtain.
- DEA license must be obtained on or before start date
- License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a plan of care based on a patient's history and exam
- Adapt treatment based on patient response, and identify and manage complications of therapy
- Incorporate evidence-based information and current guidelines into patient care
- Perform procedures such as, but not limited to, lumbar punctures, occipital nerve blocks, baclofen pump refills
- Utilize and interpret neurodiagnostic testing and imaging
- Provide compassionate, sensitive care to patients, including diverse and vulnerable populations
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make clinical decisions and to maintain patient safety
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- 10 Days of vacation and sick time
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
