Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Instructor

Job Summary:

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty, this position provides outpatient and inpatient medical at the University of Colorado Hospital for the Comprehensive Thoracic Aortic Disease (CTAD) program. The position is non-surgical with expectations of four 10 hour shifts a week. The candidate may also engage in similar duties for other cardiac surgery patients who are not part of the CTAD program as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and patient care duties include:

• Discussions with patients regarding information about the aortic program, education on their disease processes and management of aortic disease.

• Ordering and interpreting testing including CT angiography of aorta, echocardiograms and labs.

• Reviewing medical records to determine if appropriate for clinic and if any additional tests needed prior to clinic appointment.

• Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications.

• Conducting peer to peer review or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate.

• Communicating with referring providers regarding patient referrals.

• Independently performing age appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients

• Round on inpatients and perform inpatient consults as needed

• Collaboration with team members during weekly multi-disciplinary aortic conference to finalize patient plans and order tests and referrals as needed.

• Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system.

• Contacting referring physicians/PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered or referring patient to appropriate specialty/provider as needed

• Facilitating staff, patient and family decision making by providing appropriate education about disease process.

Research duties include:

• Participating in research in conjunction with faculty expectations

• Tracking patient outcomes/data

• Assisting with database accuracy and management

Department expectations:

• Compliance with hospital protocols/standards.

• Attending departmental meetings on a regular basis

• Practice in a fiscally responsible manner

• 80% Clinical duties, 20% Research duties

• Dynamic team member with interpersonal and communication skills needed to work with other providers, peers, nurses, RT, social workers, care managers, medical assistants, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: The NP/PA position requires the ability to handle and lift patients and operate required equipment. The position may also require a stationary position or movement for extended periods as required during the provision of services. This position requires frequent communication and must be able to exchange accurate information. The NP/PA may also be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, and it is expected that the candidate will be appropriately knowledgeable regarding universal safety precautions.

Typical Working Conditions:This is a clinic based practice. There may be exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to the clinical environment.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
• Additional qualifications for NP:
  • Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a national professional organization.
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
  • Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing
• Additional qualifications for PA:
  • Current PA license for the state of Colorado
• Prescriptive authority required
• Prior experience in specialty area
• Current ACLS certification