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Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) (Hand and Extremity Section)

University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) (Hand and Extremity Section) University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:

Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Job Title:

Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) (Hand and Extremity Section)

Position #:

00843328 – Requisition #38539

Job Summary Key Responsibilities:

Practice as a fully credentialed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner caring for plastic surgery hand patients under the direction of an attending physician.

Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care services at The University of Colorado Hospital and its affiliates.

Provide independent clinical services for Plastic & Reconstructive surgical patients and act as a physician extender for the surgeons of the hand section.

Be available for ER/urgent consults and serve as a first assist in the operating room.

Lead independent outpatient clinics.

Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for plastic or reconstructive surgery, including obtaining a thorough history, performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering necessary diagnostic testing.

Cover pager call for consults and patient requests to the hand and extremity service.

Communicate with patients (and families) to provide education about the risks and benefits of surgical procedures.

Triage patient telephone calls/emails and provide consultation.

Provide monitoring and continuity of care for patients between physician visits.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Electronically document all relevant data regarding patient care in a timely manner and maintain patient confidentiality.

Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

Work onsite, located in Aurora, CO.

Work Location Onsite – Aurora, CO.

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

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Colorado license required prior to start date

Ability to obtain prescriptive authority (DEA Licensed)

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year previous experience in a surgical sub-specialty

1 year previous experience working in an academic hospital

Application Process Applications are reviewed as received. For full consideration, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae / resume, and five professional references. Submit electronically only at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CU Anschutz 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus conducts 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 in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work.

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