Department of Neurology, Neuro-Muscular Section Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Aurora, United States - University of Colorado

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Section

Job Title:
Department of Neurology, Neuro-Muscular Section Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Open Rank

Position Requisition #32050


Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit dynamic Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) with strong values and unique skills for our department.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care to neurologic patients.

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, and dedicated to personal growth.

The Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and candidates who will help the Department expand DEI are strongly encouraged to apply.

This faculty position will work in the Neuromuscular section, which currently has 6 MDs, 4 APPs (1 Physician Assistant, 1 Nurse Practitioner, and 2 Genetic Counselors) and 2 fellows (1 Neuromuscular fellow and 1 Genetic Counseling fellow).

Job duties in this faculty position will include clinical, teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

The overall determination of research and clinical activities and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Section Head.

In addition, specific responsibilities will be as follows: Clinical days involve patients with neuromuscular disorders.

There will be opportunity to perform and/or learn muscle and skin biopsies, and lumbar punctures on patients seen in clinic who need these tests and on other patients as allowable by demand and other personnel performing these studies and their schedules.

There will be no inpatient attending responsibilities.

Participation in all administrative/didactic meetings of the neuromuscular section is expected.

Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.

It is expected that time that is not directly patient facing also will be spent working on patient support activities and self directed learning.

Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected.

Other duties may be assigned as need arises.


Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurology provides ample research space, dedicated clinical, academic, and research support, and a busy clinical Neuromuscular program.

The Neuromuscular multidisciplinary clinic is a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and ALS Association (ALSA) Care Center as well as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) Center of Excellence and serves as a regional referral center for an eleven-state referral area with ~3600 annual patient visits, >1500 NCS/EMG studies and ~200 muscle and nerve biopsies.

The program has additionally been recognized as a Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America 'Partner in Care', Inherited Neuropathies Consortium member, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Clinical Trials Research Network member & center for research excellence, Myotonic Dystrophy Research Network member, GRASP-Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) research consortium member, and RYR1 Foundation 'Expert in Care' site.

We are also part of the DMD Center of Excellence at Children's Hospital Colorado and a member of the TREAT-NMD Alliance Neuromuscular Network.

A competitive, combined ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular Medicine and UCNS-accredited Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology 1-year fellowship is offered.

The program has made significant contributions in basic and applied neuromuscular clinical research and are currently operating 60 active trials, including 15 research consortia trials.

Clinical trials are integrated into daily patient encounters and allow patients access to novel therapies with support from a neuromuscular research program manager, 10 research coordinators, and 2 research physical therapists.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care.

The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year.

Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants.

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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.

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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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree
• License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado
• Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, and sometimes severe illness
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic record systems
• One (1) year working with neurological patients and/or experience with outpatient care

Senior Instructor

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree
• License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to practice in Colorado
• Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, and sometimes severe illness
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic record systems
• Two (2) years working with neurological patients and/or experience with outpatient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with General neurological patients, especially Neuromuscular patients, and/or experience in management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.
• Experience in primary care medicine is desirable as well as experience in management of neuromuscular disorders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
• Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety first
• Building patient rapport
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
• Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines)
• Ability to work with colleagues across the Department of Neurology with an understanding of inclusion and diversity
• Good documentation practices
• Dedication 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)

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to:
Neurology HR at neurology-Screening of Applications Begins:There is not an immediate urgency to fill this position. The start date for the position will be based on identifying the best individual to fill the role. Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.


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

• 
  Instructor: $100,000-$110,000
• Sr

Instructor:
$105,000-$115,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

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.

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


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.