"Instructor"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Title: Instructor

Position #: 00840481 – Requisition #37857

Job Summary:

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of full-time transplant hepatology faculty, this position provides outpatient medical services at the University of Colorado Hospital in the Liver Transplant Clinic as well as outreach clinics in the Denver metro area and mountain west region and telehealth across Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. The primary function of the position includes post-liver transplant management more than 90 days after transplant. This would include immunosuppression management. Additional responsibilities include lab review with nurse coordinators and clinical and medication management.

Clinical duties include:

• Discussions with patients regarding information about post-transplant care.
• Reviewing medical records to determine appropriate for clinic.
• Review outside diagnostic tests and pathology/cytology as needed.
• Prescribing medications as needed, including post-procedure medications.
• Conducting peer to peer view or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate.
• Speaking with referring physicians regarding patient management post-transplant.
• Independently seeing patients in follow up as needed.
• Contacting referring physicians /PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered.
• Tracking patient outcomes/data.
• Attending liver selection conference, pathology conference and hepatobiliary conference weekly.
• Daily lab review with nurse coordinators.

Typical Working Conditions: This is a clinic-based practice. There may be exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to the clinical environment.

Work Location:

This role is expected to work both at the University of Colorado main campus, Lone Tree site in south Denver, Loveland site, and outreach clinics in Albuquerque and Grand Junction.

Why Join Us:

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, and 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 practices throughout the state of Colorado and over 80 researchers, physicians and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and training.

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.

Minimum qualifications for NP

• DNP preferred/MSN required from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a national professional organization.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado. Ultimately licensure in New Mexico and Wyoming will be required.
• Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Prior experience as NP required.
• BLS is required. ACLS is not required.

Minimum qualifications for PA

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Allowed to practice in the state of Colorado. Ultimately will also require New Mexico and Wyoming licensure.
• Prescriptive authority
• Prior experience as a PA required.
• BLS is required. ACLS is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such Epic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the transplant 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 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 and maintaining department quality assurance.
• 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.

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: Trish Loftin, trisha.loftin@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Anticipated Pay Range:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified. For best consideration, apply by October 15, 2025.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $105,186 - $137,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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