University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Job Title : Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/ Gastroenterology and Hepatology / Instructor
Practice Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, CO
Position #00848958 – Requisition #40890
Job Summary:
As an important member of the community practice team, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant) will have clinical responsibilities, including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultation.
The Advanced Practice Provider will see a mix of inpatient day time GI consults at Highlands Ranch Hospital (HRH) in concern with one of the community practice physicians and outpatient clinic visits at the CU Medicine Clinic at the HRH Medical Office Building at least 4 days per week (8 half-days).
The successful applicant for this position will be someone who communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, staff, consultants, and colleagues, has outstanding customer service skills, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Key Responsibilities :
· Evaluation and management of GI disorders within the scope of a general gastroenterology advanced practice provider including:
o GERD
o Dysphagia
o IBS/functional GI disorders
o Constipation
o Diarrhea
o Gastrointestinal bleeding/iron deficiency anemia
o Eosinophilic Esophagitis
o Inflammatory Bowel Disease
o Abnormal liver function tests
o Liver cirrhosis
o Pancreatitis
o GI motility disorders
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite, primarily in the attached medical office building at the Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO as well as the inpatient side of the hospital on occasion.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is an internationally-renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and management of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally-recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practice sites across Denver metro, which include over 80 researchers, physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and medical education.
The CU GI Community Practice Group is a sub-section of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology providing community-based clinical care at three UC Health satellite facilities in the Denver metro; Highlands Ranch Hospital, Lone Tree Specialty Clinic, and Cherry Creek Medical Center.
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:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Instructor – Nurse Practitioner
Department: School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Job Title : Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/ Gastroenterology and Hepatology / Instructor
Practice Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, CO
Position #00848958 – Requisition #40890
Job Summary:
As an important member of the community practice team, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant) will have clinical responsibilities, including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultation.
The Advanced Practice Provider will see a mix of inpatient day time GI consults at Highlands Ranch Hospital (HRH) in concern with one of the community practice physicians and outpatient clinic visits at the CU Medicine Clinic at the HRH Medical Office Building at least 4 days per week (8 half-days).
The successful applicant for this position will be someone who communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, staff, consultants, and colleagues, has outstanding customer service skills, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Key Responsibilities :
· Evaluation and management of GI disorders within the scope of a general gastroenterology advanced practice provider including:
o GERD
o Dysphagia
o IBS/functional GI disorders
o Constipation
o Diarrhea
o Gastrointestinal bleeding/iron deficiency anemia
o Eosinophilic Esophagitis
o Inflammatory Bowel Disease
o Abnormal liver function tests
o Liver cirrhosis
o Pancreatitis
o GI motility disorders
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite, primarily in the attached medical office building at the Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO as well as the inpatient side of the hospital on occasion.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is an internationally-renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and management of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally-recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner, the University of Colorado Hospital, is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practice sites across Denver metro, which include over 80 researchers, physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and medical education.
The CU GI Community Practice Group is a sub-section of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology providing community-based clinical care at three UC Health satellite facilities in the Denver metro; Highlands Ranch Hospital, Lone Tree Specialty Clinic, and Cherry Creek Medical Center.
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 (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
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Instructor – Nurse Practitioner
- DNP preferred/MSN required from an accredited Nurse
Practitioner program
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a
national professional organization.
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