Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Neurosurgery - Instructor of Clinical Practice
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University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurosurgery
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Instructor of Clinical Practice
Position #:00847690 - Requisition #:39882
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential Neurosurgical problems, while properly documenting information. Leading into assessing psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and functional assets to assist in implementing care plans.
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:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Neurosurgery - Instructor of Clinical Practice - 39882 Faculty
Responsibilities of the APP position include management of inpatient neurosurgical patients with neurosurgical pathologies, perioperative management, and first assist in surgical cases, as appropriate. The APP will work closely with other members of the Neurosurgery service including APPs, surgical faculty, and residents. This service is heavily weighted towards inpatient responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of organization, but an equally strong flexibility and skill in dealing with rapidly changing clinical situations and daily schedules. This position will work with all neurosurgical specialties to provide inpatient care for a variety of neurosurgical patients. This team functions as a single cohesive unit with one APP responsible for inpatient management and the others predominantly in outpatient roles.
Prescribes medications and monitors patient response, adjusting as appropriate as an APP per written physician practice agreement or protocols.
Analyze clinic practice and identifies opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Meets regularly with appropriate physicians; works collaboratively to affect programmatic changes.
First Assist on neurosurgical surgeries (as appropriate), and other patient care related duties that would lead to a neurosurgical operation on a patient, including physical exams, ordering labs, and diagnostic tests or studies.
Demonstrating knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management, in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
Attending weekly specialty conferences as permissible with clinical schedule; additionally attending conferences, board review courses, practical procedure boot camps and other professional development both in-state and out of state
this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado at CU Anschutz has a full-time clinical faculty position available for an Advanced Practice Provider. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a clinical faculty member, entering at the level of Instructor. This position encompasses inpatient medical care services for patients suffering from a wide range of neurosurgical disorders (including spine, cranial, endovascular, vascular and stereo-tactical conditions). As a faculty member of CU Anschutz, opportunities for professional development may include precept of medical learners, education of nursing and medical staff, participation in quality and safety improvement projects, clinical research projects, and mentoring residents and junior Advanced Practice Providers.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=7139308&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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. Preferred Qualifications:
Up to 1-year of experience in inpatient or outpatient care. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own professional practice, being able to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients
Demonstrating proficiency in the use of technology and modalities of databases.
Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model. 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.
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=7139308&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .Questions should be directed to: Samuel Long, Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\redirect.php?id=7139308&targetURL=Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu)
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 08/31/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Instructor: $107,000- $120,000The 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=7139308&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=7139308&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=7139308&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=7139308&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 : May 6, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Samuel Long Posting Contact Email: Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7139308&targetURL=Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00847690jeid-78fd1ca9884d344bb073001d3a36f277
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.
