Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Instructor

About the role

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA).

Responsibilities

• Discussions with patients regarding information about the aortic program, education on their disease processes and management of aortic disease.
• Ordering and interpreting testing including CT angiography of aorta, echocardiograms and labs.
• Reviewing medical records to determine if appropriate for clinic and if any additional tests needed prior to clinic appointment.
• Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications.
• Conducting peer to peer review or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate.
• Communicating with referring providers regarding patient referrals.
• Independently performing age appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients.
• Collaboration with team members during weekly multi-disciplinary aortic conference to finalize patient plans and order tests and referrals as needed.
• Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system.
• Contacting referring physicians/PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered or referring patient to appropriate specialty/provider as needed.
• Facilitating staff, patient and family decision making by providing appropriate education about disease process.
• Research duties include: Participating in research in conjunction with faculty expectations, Tracking patient outcomes/data, Assisting with database accuracy and management.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a national professional organization.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado.
• Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing.
• Prior experience in specialty area.
• Current ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience coordinating a multi-disciplinary clinical program, Prior experience with EPIC, Prior experience with interpreting CT scans, Experience in an inpatient surgical subspecialty, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the professional medical and surgical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the thoracic aortic aneurysm clinic, Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care, Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care, Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment, Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine and surgery to provide on-going patient care, Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings, Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence, Skill in developing, maintaining, and implementing department quality improvement protocols, Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and their family members, medical staff, residents, fellows, medical students, and the public, Ability to maintain quality control standards, Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team.

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: christian.scott@cuanschutz.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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 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, respectively. In 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.