Instructor – Pediatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Colorado Springs)

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its pediatric practice at the Childrens Hospital of Colorado in Colorado Springs Colorado. The qualified candidate will be appointed to the rank of Instructor within the department. As an active member of the pediatric team the candidate will work closely with experienced pediatric otolaryngologists in both the outpatient and inpatient setting to support a busy practice focusing on the management of complex pediatric otolaryngology patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• The physician assistant/nurse practitioner will work under the supervision of the faculty otolaryngologist to provide both inpatient and outpatient care.

• The physician assistant/nurse practitioner will be expected to support all facets of the outpatient clinical service to include the following: manage new and return patient visits provide pre-operative and post-operative education and care and coordination of care with providers within and outside the practice setting. This will take place in concert with RN and MA staff already in place.

• The candidate will be trained to perform both office-based and hospital-based procedures such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy nasal endoscopy management of tracheostomy tubes simple biopsies nasal cautery microscopic ear examination and cleaning/debridement.

• The scope of inpatient duties includes performing morning patient rounds completing discharge summaries performing in-patient and out-patient consults and assisting on surgical cases. He/she will be expected to be involved in patient education as well as obtaining surgical consents. Communication with PCPs and other CHCO physicians by phone is also expected.

• The candidate will become proficient in the electronic medical record (EMR) system used by the hospital.

• Assist in the education of nurses and medical assistants in the field of otolaryngology.

• Provide administrative support and thorough follow-up to ensure orderly effective and superior patient care. This may include the development and implementation of educational materials or protocols for staff and patients.

• While not required at this time overnight call evening weekend and holiday work/call may be required in the future.

Work Location: This position is expected to work onsite in Colorado Springs CO.

Why Join Us:

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.

Colorado Springs Community Highlights:

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Diverse community with numerous ethnic and religious groups (including Jewish Synagogues Islamic Mosques Buddhist Temple Wicca and a variety of Christian denominations).

Countless options for authentic ethnic food from Filipino Salvadorian Middle Eastern Ethiopian Jamaican and many more.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

o For applicants with an NP degree it is required to have an Acute Care Certification.

For those NP candidates who have worked at least 5 years in a related pediatric inpatient setting the candidate would be required to enroll in and complete an acute care certification within 4 years of hire.

For those NP candidates who have less than 5 years experience in a related pediatric inpatient setting the candidate would be required to enroll in and complete an acute care certification within 2 years of hire.

Ability to obtain a Colorado PA or NP license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Pediatric or Otolaryngology practice.
• Pediatric Otolaryngology experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.

Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of health care specialists staff and service areas.

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change.

Outstanding communication skills advanced organizational skills and compassion for patients.

Ability to travel and perform services at Network of Care sites.

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 should be directed to: Carly Moses

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/31/2025. 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:

$107058 $130000

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 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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