Clinic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of GITES - Instructor

Job Summary

The Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a part-time faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include obtaining a thorough history, performing an appropriate physical examination, ordering appropriate testing and managing post-operative complications. Assisting in the hydroroom with patient pain and sedation management and photo documentation of wounds daily. Monitoring overall care and providing education about the risks and benefits of the surgical procedures is also expected. Working with all residents and providing resident orientation. Seeing and evaluating patients in the hospital as well as the clinic, providing documentation, an assessment and care plan for inpatient stay and all discharge care planning. These duties will include inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders, photographing wound healing, discharge and outpatient duties to include patient assessment, patient education, care coordination and disease management. Participation in research activities of the clinic and the inpatient unit, including the identification of patients appropriate for open clinical trials and facilitating their participation in clinical research.

Close collaboration with general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary. Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential. The census and acuity of clinical activity varies service to service and NP/PAs may at times be asked to provide cross coverage clinical care on different services to deal with this issue. One key feature of this position is the need to work in collaboration with the surgical house staff.

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

The Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery (GITES) includes the sections of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia, Burn and Frostbite, Bariatrics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrine, Trauma-Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. The Division is home to over 100 surgeons, research faculty, advanced practice providers, and staff.

We have AMAZING benefits! 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

NP Minimum Qualification:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board

PA Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Masters degree.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Medical Review Board

NP/PA Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years experience in general surgery, trauma, or critical care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly as an integral member of a team.

Anticipated Pay Range

HIRING RANGE: $100,734 to $134,014.

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: Allison Eyer: Allison.eyer@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 1, 2026.