Instructor – Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant, Colorectal Surgery

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Surgery Division of G.I. Trauma and Endocrine Surgery (GITES)

Job Title : Instructor Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Colorectal Surgery

Position # Requisition #38498

Job Summary :

The Division of GI Trauma and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee. This position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

Key Responsibilities :

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for general surgery patients at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). These duties will include clinical services for Colorectal surgery patients inpatient responsibilities such as rounding writing orders patient assessment patient education care coordination disease management and discharge activities. Additional outpatient responsibilities will include clinic care triage of phone calls emails or faxes post-op care follow-up on home care requests management of referrals and follow-up on diagnostic lab and radiology tests. Close collaboration with colorectal surgeons sub-specialty surgeons emergency medicine physicians intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary. Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential. The candidate will provide care to patients in the inpatient wards acute care areas and outpatient clinics. Given the rotating nature of the resident assignments to services the NP / PA will be a critical part of service continuity and a link between the inpatient and outpatient environments for patients.

The census and acuity of clinical activity varies from service to service and NP / PAs may at times be asked to provide cross coverage clinical care on different services to deal with this issue. One key feature of this position is the need to work in collaboration with surgical house staff.

Work Location :

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us :

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

How to Apply :

For full consideration please submit the following document(s) :

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to : Marta OGrady

Screening of Applications Begins :

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by 1 / 5 / 26 . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range :

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE :

$99717 to$134906

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator : Employment Opportunity Statement :

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement :

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement :

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 99717 - 134906