Instructor – Pediatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Colorado Springs)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

92d • $107,058 - $130,000

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its pediatric practice at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The qualified candidate will be appointed to the rank of Instructor within the department. As an active member of the pediatric team, the candidate will work closely with experienced pediatric otolaryngologists in both the outpatient and inpatient setting to support a busy practice focusing on the management of complex pediatric otolaryngology patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• For NP candidates, an Acute Care Certification is required.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado PA or NP license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pediatric or Otolaryngology practice.
• Pediatric Otolaryngology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the faculty otolaryngologist to provide both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Support all facets of the outpatient clinical service including managing new and return patient visits, providing pre-operative and post-operative education and care, and coordinating care with providers within and outside the practice setting.
• Perform office-based and hospital-based procedures such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, management of tracheostomy tubes, simple biopsies, nasal cautery, and microscopic ear examination and cleaning/debridement.
• Perform morning patient rounds, complete discharge summaries, perform in-patient and out-patient consults, and assist on surgical cases.
• Involved in patient education and obtaining surgical consents.
• Communicate with PCPs and other CHCO physicians by phone.
• Become proficient in the electronic medical record (EMR) system used by the hospital.
• Assist in the education of nurses and medical assistants in the field of otolaryngology.
• Provide administrative support and thorough follow-up to ensure orderly, effective, and superior patient care.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree