Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(NP/PA)/PMR/ Instructor

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is looking for Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at the rank of Instructor. The APP will work as a member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation adult health team at the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Major responsibilities include clinical practice, message triage and patient education. There are numerous opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and professional development. This position is available as a full-time appointment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provides comprehensive care to patients with spine and rehabilitation medicine needs (Minimum of 8 clinic sessions per week)

· Provides appropriate follow-up with patients/families, primary care physicians, nursing and administrative staff

· Coordinating appropriate appointments, i.e. PT, OT, nutrition, orthopedics, neurosurgery

· Participates in educational activities and incorporate findings into practice

· Provides and/or serves as a resource for patients/families, faculty members, and staff

· Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all patients, families, co-workers, staff, visitors, physicians, volunteers, outside vendors and school officials.

· EPIC in-basket message management for assigned attending providers (triage and answer)

· Attend Department academic meetings (faculty meetings, grand rounds)

· Work collaboratively with other APPs in the Department (providing back-up coverage)

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado

Why Join Us:

Thank you for considering joining our team. The fields of rehabilitation believe in using your whole body to improve your human performance. The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado (which we affectionately call "CU PM&R") is at the forefront of using team science, regenerative medicine, and exercise treatments. It is uniquely situated in the state-of-the-art CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the first campus in the nation to be built from the ground up to bring research, education, and patient care into one visionary collaboration. Like the Rocky Mountains that provide a backdrop of our institutions, CU PM&R is on the rise! We combine the disciplines of rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, psychology, speech/language therapy, and rehabilitation sciences into a singular department.

The University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers an exceptional learning and working environment. Our team of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrative staff are dedicated to the advancement of physical medicine and rehabilitation and are committed to providing quality patient care. Our department is equipped with the latest technology and specialized equipment, enabling us to provide comprehensive care to our patients.

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 (based on percentage of time)

· Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

· Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

· Holiday Days: 11/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:

Nurse Practitioner:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing

· Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

· Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner)

· Current BLS certifications or successful completion within six months of hire

Physician’s Assistant:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

· Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant

· Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant)

· Current BLS certifications or successful completion within six months of hire

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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