Headache Open Rank-Instructor or Senior Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Neurology

Job Title:Headache Open RankInstructor or Senior Instructor

Position #Requisition #36234

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has a need for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for our Headache Section.

This APP will work in the Headache section within the Department of Neurology. This is an outpatient position providing direct care to our patients with all kinds of headache disorders including those associated with low or high cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The APP engages closely with colleagues across the Department of Neurology University of Colorado Hospital and other satellite locations.

The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for Advanced Practice Providers with strong values and unique skills for several of our specialties. This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care for neurologic patients including performing office procedures like nerve blocks and Botox injections. 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 detailoriented organized able to think critically focused on quality and dedicated to personal growth.

The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will vary depending on clinical schedules and department/hospital needs (some weekends and holidays) will be determined at time of offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Screen evaluate diagnose manage medications and provide disease counseling
• Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with neurological disease including symptomatic therapy diseasemodifying therapy and health maintenance care
• Serve as first contact for clinician level patient communications
• Engage in collaborative teambased care to make informed decisions for patient care
• Support and engage in continual learning and developmentamong nursing staff physician assistants pharmacy staff medical students and neurology residents
• Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and others

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education clinical and research facility serving 4500 students and a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of lifechanging science medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges supported by $704 million in research awards creating an overall economic impact to the state of Colorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado awarding nearly 1450 degrees annually. Powered by our awardwinning faculty renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

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 inpatient 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience with General neurological patients especially Headache and other Pain 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 mood disorders including depression and anxiety.

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)
• Good documentation practices
• Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning
• Experience with webbased 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):

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

Questions should be directed to:

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 1 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $100000 to $110000

Sr. Instructor: $105000 to $120000

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.

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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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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.