"Instructor/Fellow - Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Fellow"

Instructor/Fellow Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

Department: Cardiology

Job Title: Instructor/Fellow - Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

Position #:00837830 - Requisition #: 38804

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Division of Cardiology, is excited to announce a 12-month Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, beginning January 2026. This full-time academic fellowship is designed for newly graduated Nurse Practitioners (NPs- Acute Care, Adult/Gero) or Physician Assistants (PAs) who are committed to advancing their training in high-acuity, academic cardiology practice.

The fellowship combines supervised clinical training with structured didactics, procedural exposure, and dedicated mentoring. The selected fellow will gain experience across a range of cardiology subspecialties while developing the core knowledge, clinical reasoning, and team-based skills required for independent advanced practice in cardiology.

Work Hours and Expectations

• Full-time, 12-month fellowship
• One (1) fellow selected annually
• Job duties include:
  • Clinical rotations (inpatient, outpatient, procedural)
  • Educational meetings
  • Weekly didactics and conferences

All activities take place on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and UCH community Campuses (i.e. UCH Highlands Ranch)

Fellowship Training Rotations

• General Cardiology (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant
• Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP)
• Interventional Cardiology (Cath Lab)
• Cardiothoracic ICU
• Cardiac Imaging (Echo, CT, Nuclear, MRI)
• Preventive Cardiology and Vascular Medicine

Educational Curriculum

• Comprehensive orientation and bootcamp
• Weekly didactic education sessions and case-based learning
• ECG and imaging interpretation workshops
• Monthly journal clubs and APP-led case presentations
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds and subspecialty case conferences
• Regular performance evaluations and structured feedback
• Optional scholarly or quality improvement project

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited NP (Adult-Gero NP, Acute Care NP) or PA program (must hold degree by January 2026)
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA) required by fellowship start date
• Current BLS/ACLS required by start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible for licensure as an NP or PA in the State of Colorado
• Eligible for prescriptive authority, including DEA
• Less than 1 year of post-graduate cardiology experience preferred

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: Mindy Metcalf, mindy.metcalf@cuanschutz.edu

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE: $65,000 to $75,000