University of Colorado
Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Overview
Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology • Practice Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, CO
Job Summary The University of Colorado Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. This 1.0 FTE faculty position is at the rank of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of full-time faculty or designee, this role provides primarily outpatient with some inpatient medical care services at the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital for the University of Colorado Division of Gastroenterology. Primary functions in the inpatient/consult service include care for patients with general gastroenterology disorders, with a focus on pancreaticobiliary disorders. The provider will see new consults, discuss with attending physician, follow up after procedures, arrange for discharge medications post procedure, and collaborate with physician colleagues on care coordination. Other duties include coordinating, triaging, and organizing patient flow, patient follow up, and test result review. Minimum expectation is 40 hours per week, including at least 32 hours of direct patient contact (clinic visits with outpatients and inpatients).
Key Responsibilities
Independently performing age-appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients
Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system
Advisement of patient scheduling based on disease concerns
Reviewing medical records to determine clinic eligibility
Requesting outside diagnostic tests and pathology/cytology as needed
Ordering and interpretation of labs or diagnostic tests prior to multidisciplinary review
Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications
Conducting peer-to-peer reviews or writing medical necessity letters with insurers for pre-authorization
Communicating with referring physicians regarding patient referrals
Sending patient letters to referring physicians using EPIC
Independently seeing patients in follow up as needed
Collaborating with team members to finalize patient plans and assist with ordering tests and referrals
Contacting referring physicians/PCP for other medical issues or referrals to appropriate specialty/providers
Facilitating patient, staff, and family decision making by providing educational tools
Providing patients with hospital resources as needed
Tracking patient outcomes/data
Compliance with hospital protocols/standards; attending departmental meetings regularly
Work Location Onsite – primarily in the attached medical office building at Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO; inpatient duties on occasion.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Nurse Practitioner:
MSN from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current APRN licensure by a national professional organization
Current Colorado Registered Nurse licensure
Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing
Prescriptive authority
Current ACLS certification
Physician Assistant:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Colorado Physician Assistant licensure
Prescriptive authority
Two or more years of PA practice experience
Current ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
For NP, DNP preferred
Three or more years of experience in Gastroenterology
Three or more years of inpatient experience
Three or more years of outpatient experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of gastroenterology clinical practice and patient care
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
Knowledge of medical equipment and safety precautions
Ability to apply medical knowledge to patient care and communicate effectively in a team
Ability to manage patient records and maintain quality standards
Ability to respond calmly in emergencies
How to Apply For full consideration, submit: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, and five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email. Applications are accepted electronically at cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions: Stephanie Flores, gi-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu
Salary, Benefits, and Standards Anticipated pay range: $120,000–$140,000. The University provides comprehensive benefits and total compensation beyond base pay. The posting notes the hiring range and that the position may require travel or additional duties as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Additional Statements The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations on request for applicants with disabilities. We conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination policies apply for work in certain healthcare facilities; refer to CU Medicine policies for details.
Administrative Details Primary Location: Aurora; Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus or Denver; Schedule: Full-time; Posting Date: Oct 20, 2025; Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact: Stephanie Flores; Email: gi-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu
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Department: School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology • Practice Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, CO
Job Summary The University of Colorado Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. This 1.0 FTE faculty position is at the rank of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of full-time faculty or designee, this role provides primarily outpatient with some inpatient medical care services at the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital for the University of Colorado Division of Gastroenterology. Primary functions in the inpatient/consult service include care for patients with general gastroenterology disorders, with a focus on pancreaticobiliary disorders. The provider will see new consults, discuss with attending physician, follow up after procedures, arrange for discharge medications post procedure, and collaborate with physician colleagues on care coordination. Other duties include coordinating, triaging, and organizing patient flow, patient follow up, and test result review. Minimum expectation is 40 hours per week, including at least 32 hours of direct patient contact (clinic visits with outpatients and inpatients).
Key Responsibilities
Independently performing age-appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients
Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system
Advisement of patient scheduling based on disease concerns
Reviewing medical records to determine clinic eligibility
Requesting outside diagnostic tests and pathology/cytology as needed
Ordering and interpretation of labs or diagnostic tests prior to multidisciplinary review
Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications
Conducting peer-to-peer reviews or writing medical necessity letters with insurers for pre-authorization
Communicating with referring physicians regarding patient referrals
Sending patient letters to referring physicians using EPIC
Independently seeing patients in follow up as needed
Collaborating with team members to finalize patient plans and assist with ordering tests and referrals
Contacting referring physicians/PCP for other medical issues or referrals to appropriate specialty/providers
Facilitating patient, staff, and family decision making by providing educational tools
Providing patients with hospital resources as needed
Tracking patient outcomes/data
Compliance with hospital protocols/standards; attending departmental meetings regularly
Work Location Onsite – primarily in the attached medical office building at Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO; inpatient duties on occasion.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Nurse Practitioner:
MSN from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current APRN licensure by a national professional organization
Current Colorado Registered Nurse licensure
Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing
Prescriptive authority
Current ACLS certification
Physician Assistant:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Colorado Physician Assistant licensure
Prescriptive authority
Two or more years of PA practice experience
Current ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
For NP, DNP preferred
Three or more years of experience in Gastroenterology
Three or more years of inpatient experience
Three or more years of outpatient experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of gastroenterology clinical practice and patient care
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
Knowledge of medical equipment and safety precautions
Ability to apply medical knowledge to patient care and communicate effectively in a team
Ability to manage patient records and maintain quality standards
Ability to respond calmly in emergencies
How to Apply For full consideration, submit: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, and five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email. Applications are accepted electronically at cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions: Stephanie Flores, gi-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu
Salary, Benefits, and Standards Anticipated pay range: $120,000–$140,000. The University provides comprehensive benefits and total compensation beyond base pay. The posting notes the hiring range and that the position may require travel or additional duties as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Additional Statements The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations on request for applicants with disabilities. We conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination policies apply for work in certain healthcare facilities; refer to CU Medicine policies for details.
Administrative Details Primary Location: Aurora; Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus or Denver; Schedule: Full-time; Posting Date: Oct 20, 2025; Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact: Stephanie Flores; Email: gi-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu
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