Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Dept of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/ Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine / OPEN RANK Instructor – Associate Professor - Medical ICU APP

Position #00833083 – Requisition #39852

Job Summary:

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine has multiple openings for full-time Faculty positions.

The University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is seeking applications for energetic, collegial individuals for multiple full-times Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner OR Physician's Assistant) positions to provide daytime and nighttime coverage within the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of the University of Colorado Hospital. The division oversees a regionally and internationally recognized referral center for the care of patients with all forms of pulmonary disease and critical illness. The responsibilities would include the assessment and ongoing management of patients with underlying pulmonary disease and critical illness. The provider would work closely with the physicians (including residents, fellows, and other trainees) within the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Inpatient evaluation and management of acute and critically ill patients with complex medical and pulmonary diseases.
• Staff the Medical Intensive Care Unit and/or Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit.
• Ordering and interpreting tests and evaluations for patient management
• Collaborating with consulting services on patient management
• Perform invasive procedures with appropriate credentials
• Provide cross-coverage for other service lines within the Division as needed (for example: Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism Response Team)
• Staff other service lines within the Division as needed (for example: pulmonary consults, critical care consults, Rapid Response Team)
• Support the educational mission of the division
• Other duties assigned by the Lead Advanced Practice Provider and/or the Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits 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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor

• Master's Degree
• Nurse Practitioners should be board certified or board eligible for certification in acute care
• Physician's Assistants should have acute and/or critical care experience
• Eligible or licensed in Colorado (would need to obtain CO license before working)
• Certified to see adolescents and adults

Sr. Instructor

• Master's Degree
• Current or past faculty appointment as a Senior Instructor in academic medical institution
• Nurse Practitioners should be board certified or board eligible for certification in acute care
• Physician's Assistants should have acute and/or critical care experience
• Eligible or licensed in Colorado (would need to obtain CO license before working)
• Certified to see adolescents and adults

Assistant Professor

• Doctor of Nursing or Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree or equivalent experience
• Current or past faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor in academic medical institution
• Nurse Practitioners should be board certified or board eligible for certification in acute care
• Physician's Assistants should have acute and/or critical care experience
• Eligible or licensed in Colorado (would need to obtain CO license before working)
• Certified to see adolescents and adults

Associate Professor

• Doctor of Nursing or Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree or equivalent experience
• Current or past faculty appointment as an Associate Professor in academic medical institution
• Nurse Practitioners should be board certified or board eligible for certification in acute care
• Physician's Assistants should have acute and/or critical care experience
• Eligible or licensed in Colorado (would need to obtain CO license before working)
• Certified to see adolescents and adults

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Internal Medicine knowledge base (advanced lung disease and critical illness-related specialized knowledge and skills are desirable but not required as they will be obtained as on-the-job training).
• Pulmonary Medicine, Intensive Care, or Subspecialty background preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with multiple medical providers and disciplines
• Excellent bedside manner and physical exam skills

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 (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Jessica Viziteu, jessica.viziteu@cuanschutz.edu