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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)

Description 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:

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

Work Location: Onsite

Why Join Us:

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

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and manage patients who are candidates for plastic or reconstructive surgery, including obtaining a thorough history, performing a physical examination, and ordering 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 in Aurora, CO.

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.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest describing relevant job experiences, a Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and five professional references. Applications are accepted electronically at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to Natalie Burgess, natalie.burgess@ucdenver.edu.

Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $99,008 to $132,662 based on 1.0 FTE.

Equal 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

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 COVID‑19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees working in healthcare facilities operated by CU Anschutz must comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of those facilities.

Contact Information: Position Number: 00843328 Contact Name: Natalie Burgess Contact Email: natalie.burgess@ucdenver.edu

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