"Instructor Orthopedic Hand Surgery PA/NP"

Instructor Orthopedic Hand Surgery PA/NP

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics

Position #: 00843036 - Requisition #38422

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinically busy orthopedic practice with a focus on Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery in one of the premier hand and upper extremity centers in the United States. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado. The position is not eligible for tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs thorough history and physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems (focusing on the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system) and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, neurodiagnostic testing, and DME as needed.
• Assists in providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs. There will be casting, splinting, and dressing/wound care required.
• Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting. Will be required to be proficient at multi-layer tissue closure and to assist in complex surgical cases. Significant experience with suturing techniques such as subcuticular and complex wound closure is required.
• Occasionally provide fracture reductions in ER or office as needed, but not conscious sedation. Perform minor procedures such as aspirations, injections, superficial pin removal, superficial abscess drainage, and dressing changes.
• Must become proficient in timely documentation and use the current Electronic Medical Record system.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct / urgent physician consultation.
• Completes appropriate patient hand-off and transfers as clinically indicated.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth patient flow in the clinic.
• Writes timely progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
• Completes patient health-related forms in a timely manner in collaboration with the supervising clinician such as FMLA, work / activity restriction forms, insurance forms, and school notes.
• Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, Physician Assistant students, and 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.
• Assists in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.
• Helps develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
• Assists in preparing and / or giving powerpoint and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings.
• Participates in clinical research related to specific conditions and assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication. Maintains current institutional compliance for participation in all clinical research.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Work Location: This position works primarily Monday-Friday (but may have some weekend responsibilities including educational symposia, outreach events and occasional call - dependent on agreement with supervising physician) and will be located primarily in Denver, Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications:

• State of Colorado Certified Physician 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 Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• CPR Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Previous experience with complex wound closure and subcuticular suturing.
• Previous experience assisting with complex upper limb and peripheral nerve surgical cases
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification; certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: $108,000- $124,000

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

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For full consideration, apply by December 15, 2025.