Pediatric Interventional Radiology - Instructor
About The Position
Part-time faculty advanced practice provider (APP) at the University of Colorado- School of Medicine, Department of Radiology in the Pediatric Radiology Division, at the rank of Instructor as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP). The successful recruit will be joining the section of pediatric interventional radiology at 0.50 FTE/cFTE and will be based at the Children’s Hospital Colorado - Anschutz campus located in Aurora, CO. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, pre-operative H&P, patient preparation for procedures, inpatient rounding, inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic visits, participation in Vascular Anomalies multidisciplinary clinic and conferences, and coordination of longitudinal care of Pediatric Interventional Radiology patients. This individual will be trained by the department to perform image guided minor procedures as appropriate, which may include gastrojejunostomy and cecostomy procedures, arthrograms, joint injections, and lumbar punctures. Hours will require availability M-F, 7am-5pm on a rotating schedule Work Location: Onsite- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO The division of Pediatric Radiology consists of 33 board certified pediatric radiologists. Currently, a subset of 4 pediatric interventionalists perform over 4000 procedures per year. Our growing APP team contributes to the ongoing growth of the department and will join a team of three current APPs. This is a terrific opportunity to join a highly progressive department and world-class medical institution that is located on a new state-of-the-art campus on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The University of Colorado Hospital is a 620-bed tertiary care center that is the #1 ranked hospital in Colorado, and top 20 in the nation according to US News and World Report. Denver is consistently ranked as one of the country’s fastest growing and most desirable cities, offering ample opportunities to enjoy the classic, outdoor Colorado lifestyle.
Requirements
- Graduate from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program or APN licensure and a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required.
- Colorado license will be required prior to start date.
- Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado
- Active DEA license or eligible to apply for a DEA license by time of hire.
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility in daily tasks
- Works well within a team
- Effective communication skills with patients, peers, and other specialty faculty
Nice To Haves
- Interventional radiology experience
- Colorado fluoroscopy operator certificate
- If APN, acute care certified
Responsibilities
- pre-operative H&P
- patient preparation for procedures
- inpatient rounding
- inpatient consultation
- outpatient clinic visits
- participation in Vascular Anomalies multidisciplinary clinic and conferences
- coordination of longitudinal care of Pediatric Interventional Radiology patients
- perform image guided minor procedures as appropriate, which may include gastrojejunostomy and cecostomy procedures, arthrograms, joint injections, and lumbar punctures
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
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
