"Instructor - Adult Weekend Floor PA/NP - Spine, Adult Reconstruction, Oncology & Sports"

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinical Adult Orthopedic Surgery practice. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics providing full time weekend coverage for the Spine, Adult Reconstruction, Oncology and Sports sections of Orthopedics. The employee will work at the University of Colorado Hospital at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

The position is not eligible for tenure.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems (focusing on the musculoskeletal system) and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and work notes as needed.
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.
• Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff with various clinics.
• Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
• Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and other Advanced Practice Provider students or other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Participate (attend, give talks, help organize) in educational programs including weekly academic conferences, journal clubs, etc. if interested.
• May assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending if interested.
• Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
• Assist in preparing and giving power point and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings if interested.
• Must become proficient in documentation and use of the current electronic medical record program and be an available resource to other health care providers.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Flexibility required as the nature of the position will change over time as one gains knowledge and experience with Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction conditions.

This position works the weekend, Friday-Monday 6/7am-4pm, and will be located primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Minimum Qualifications

• State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse; Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• CPR Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preferred. May be willing to train new grad with previous hospital/orthopedic experience or exceptional qualities.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification; certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
• 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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: Lindsey Renn, lindsey.renn@cuanschutz.edu