Instructor (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Job Summary:

The Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado is recruiting an Adult (or Adult/Gero) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care to patients on a non-teaching cardiology service. The patients included will typically be post-procedural or short, planned admissions. This includes patients undergoing ablations, pacemaker and AICD implantations, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman device implantation, and Tikosyn admits. There will also be a component of general cardiology consults included. This position will involve primarily inpatient with some possibilities for ambulatory management of these patients as part of a multi- disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general cardiology with some exposure to cardiac procedures.

This position is directly supervised by the Lead APP for Cardiology Platinum, Section Head for Advanced Practice and Division Chief

Key Responsibilities:

• Inpatient based management (assisting physicians and independent management) of patients on the non-teaching Cardiology service and General Cardiology consult service.
• Participating in discharge planning and transitions of care from the inpatient to the outpatient setting.
• Admissions and daily rounding on patients admitted to the non-teaching cardiology service.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

We are a nationally ranked Cardiology division and our mission is to provide the highest quality, professional and innovative cardiology care through the integration of comprehensive education and cutting-edge cardiology research. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• State of Colorado Certified Physician’s Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse
• National Board Certification
• CPR/ACLS Certified
• Prescriptive authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in the clinical management of complex cardiology patients.

• Inpatient cardiology and/or critical care experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with multiple medical disciplines.
• Excellent bedside manner and physical exam skills.
• General Internal Medicine knowledge base.

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 ([email protected])

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$90,000 to $125,000

The 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.

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ADA Statement:

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 [email protected].

Background Check Statement:

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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. 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.