"Instructor/Fellow-Advanced Practice Provider (APP)"

Instructor/Fellow-Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Neurology

Job Title: Instructor/Fellow-Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Position #: 00841364 - Requisition #: 38144

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology is looking to fill a full-time Advanced Practice Provider Instructor/Fellow. The APP Neurology Fellowship Position in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine will provide 12 months of training to qualified graduates of an advanced practice program (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). A graduate of the APP Neurology Fellowship is expected to be able to conduct a neurology history and examination, determine the appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and formulate a management plan for patients with neurologic conditions within their scope of practice. We encourage graduates to apply for positions within our department upon completion of their training. The fellows will have an opportunity to rotate through various subspecialties, which can include Behavioral Neurology, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, General Neurology, Headache, Inpatient Consults, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Infectious Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuroradiology, Stroke.

The program is recruiting APPs who would be willing to relocate to the Colorado area for future employment in the University of Colorado Neurology related practice. The University of Colorado offers competitive salaries. The program will accept 2 APP residents each year who begin the program in the summer or immediately after graduation. We will accept new graduates as well as experienced APPs. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.

Examples of Work Performed

• Design and implement a plan of care based on a patient's history and exam
• Adapt treatment based on patient response, and identify and manage complications of therapy
• Incorporate evidence-based information and current guidelines into patient care
• Perform procedures such as, but not limited to, lumbar punctures, occipital nerve blocks, baclofen pump refills
• Utilize and interpret neurodiagnostic testing and imaging
• Provide compassionate, sensitive care to patients, including diverse and vulnerable populations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make clinical decisions and to maintain patient safety

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

Why Join Us:

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 $750 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program no later than June 30, 2026 prior to the fellowship start date of July 1, 2026.
• Have national board certification as an NP or PA or be eligible to obtain.
• DEA license must be obtained on or before start date
• License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado

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: Neurology Human Resources, Neurology-HR@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE: $70,000 to $80,000