Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Department of Neurosurgery and Division of Medical Oncology - Open Rank
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University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology Section, Advanced Practice Provider
Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice
Position #:00844706 - Requisition #:39651
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients, including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.o Formulates the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.o Plans and implements therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of patient medications/devices.o Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics, e.g. toxicity assessments.o Incumbent is expected to become proficient in lumbar punctures and Ommaya punctures with instillation of chemotherapy.o Participation in clinical trials with expectation with completing and maintaining research trainings.o Assess patient's medical status via chart review, imaging review, history taking and physical exam.o Performs, orders and/or interprets diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice using evidence-based medicine.o Facilitate referrals to other care providers.o Prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents.o Provide patient education and advocacy, including assuring patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home.o Consult with supervising physician when appropriate.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
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
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructor:
Master's Degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant School
Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
Sr. Instructor:
Master's Degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant School
Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
Four or more of post training inpatient/outpatient experience (a year-long hospitalist fellowship also counts toward this requirement)
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience in inpatient or outpatient care
Experience in oncology or neuroscience subspecialty and/or experience in management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.
Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in hospital settings using hospital record systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients
Follow and share best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines).
Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model
Dedication and commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet.
Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Department of Neurosurgery and Division of Medical Oncology - Open Rank - 39651 Faculty
The Department of Neurosurgery and Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (APP), of the rank Instructor or Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice, in the Neuro-Oncology section. The APP will be a clinical faculty member of CU-SOM with full benefits. The position will not be involved in course instruction.This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care for neurologic patients, primarily patients with malignant and benign brain tumors. The APP will provide outpatient care via a mix of independent clinics alongside a physician provider. The APP will also participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with radiation oncology, neurology, neurosurgery and other specialties as needed.Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, driven, and committed to personal growth.
Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the neurodiagnostic monitoring unit, daily progress notes with attendant documentation for these consults.
Daily rounding assessment and management of appropriate inpatients.
Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Participation in Brain Tumor Conference, Brain and Spine Metastasis Tumor Board and Neuro-oncology Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
For finalist hired, Allied Health credentialing through UCHealth medical staff office is required.
Hours: Day shift with evenings, weekends, and holiday rotation.
this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $757 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health careNeurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital, Colorado Children's Hospital, the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter now located on the new 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Anschutz Medical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education, clinical programs, research and innovation Our current faculty includes 22 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, 35 Advanced Practice Practitioners, 6 Neuropsychologists and 7 full-time dedicated research PH.D.'s. We, at the University of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and to the nation.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .Questions should be directed to: Samuel Long; samuel@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=samuel@cuanschutz.edu)
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 6/1/2026.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Instructor: $100,000 - $130,769.60Sr. Instructor: $130,800 - $165,000The 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.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20335 - SOM-NS GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Apr 16, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Samuel Long Posting Contact Email: samuel@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7087733&targetURL=samuel@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00844706jeid-7642c10f7cd4c74e83e2dd0c82f9289b
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
