Instructor of Clinical Practice (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Dialysis)
About The Position
This is an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to see chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients in an outpatient setting. The Renal Division at the University of Colorado is consistently ranked within the top kidney programs in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Our nationally - and internationally - recognized healthcare professionals specialize in treating patients with a wide variety of kidney diseases, end-stage kidney disease, kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant care, immune-mediated kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones and polycystic kidney disease. Patients can be seen in clinics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver Health, and the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Our providers also serve multiple dialysis units in the Denver Metro area. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Requirements
- Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with National Board Certification and Colorado state license.
- Knowledge base in renal pathophysiology required to provide care in patients with chronic kidney disease
- Proficient in managing patients with cardiac and kidney disease
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Experienced in chronic dialysis
Responsibilities
- The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis and work with physicians in determining best management.
- Oversee management of patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
- Perform history and physical examinations
- Review diagnostic testing,
- Check medication dosages and adjusting medications,
- Check laboratory values
- General assessment and provide educational guidance to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and requiring hemodialysis
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
- 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
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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
