Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Endocrinology/Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

Job Summary:

This position is a blend of inpatient and outpatient full-time clinical position. The primary responsibility is inpatient/consult care for patients with all types of endocrine and diabetes disorders as a member of the inpatient endocrinology consult service. Some effort will also be dedicated to outpatient clinic work, focusing on hospital follow ups and urgent consults. Also, could include some virtual patient care delivered onsite.

This is a 1.0 FTE position at the University of Colorado Hospital (main campus) on weekdays (Monday – Friday) only and offers a flexible mix of inpatient and outpatient endocrinology care. The number of inpatient and outpatient sessions will vary based on the distribution of inpatient and outpatient care and the needs of the team.

Successful candidates will be responsible for interfacing with other inpatient/consult teams and working as a collaborative team member on the Endocrinology Inpatient Team, which consists of a MD and Fellow, residents and medical students. This position will provide direct patient care, clinical follow-up, lab review and other duties primarily in the inpatient but also the outpatient environments. Experience in the evaluation and management of common endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, pituitary disease, calcium disorders, and osteoporosis is preferred but is not required for this position.

Duties will occur at the Anschutz Medical Campus University of Colorado Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive health assessments, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening and identifies medical health risks and needs for patients on the inpatient endocrinology service

• Develops treatment plans and monitors response to therapy in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

• Participates in daily inpatient rounds, care coordination, and communication with referring teams, nursing staff, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals

• Documents clinical encounters and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record in a timely manner

• Facilitates safe discharge planning and coordinates follow-up care for patients with endocrine conditions

• Provides post-hospitalization follow-up care, including outpatient evaluation and management, patient education, medication adjustment, and ongoing disease monitoring

• Participates in self-directed continued learning

• Promotes evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-centered care

• Collaborates with faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff to support the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the division and endocrinology service.

• Performs, orders and/or interprets diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice.

• Develops diabetes care plan and reassesses and modifies plan as necessary.

• Serves as a clinical consultant to other clinical services in the hospital

• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary services and units in the hospital to deliver excellent care

• Educates patients and families regarding management of health conditions outside the hospital setting

• Successful candidates are expected to participate in education and scholarly activity such as quality improvement and protocol development in addition to clinical responsibilities, as part of the academic faculty.

• Maintains CME credits as required for continued licensure.

Work Location:

This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Join the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.

Our mission is to improve overall health and well-being by prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolic disorders and Endocrine disorders through:

• Cu​tting-edge basic, translational and clinical research

• Nationally-recognized consultative services in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes

• National leadership

• Training of future leaders in Academic Endocrinology​

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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor of Clinical Practice, Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs

Instructor of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.

• 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.

• Minimum of 0-4 years experience working in endocrinology

Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.

• 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.

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in endocrinology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.

• 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.

• Minimum of 10 years experience working in endocrinology

• Experience teaching and mentoring of advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant students

• Clinical research or quality improvement research experience

Preferred Qualifications: