Neurosurgery Functional APP Open Rank-Instructor or Sr. Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) has a fulltime (1 FTE) clinical faculty position available for an Advanced Practice Provider. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a clinical faculty member of the CU-SOM entering at the level of Instructor or Senior Instructor.

The core components of this position are the pre-surgical considerations out-patient post-operative care and evaluations and deep brain stimulation programming. This primarily includes patients with advanced movement disorders including Parkinsons disease dystonia and essential tremor. Surgical treatments for these patients include deep brain stimulation high intensity focused ultrasound and experimental stem cell transplantation. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide outpatient care via a mix of independent clinics and clinics alongside a physician provider. The Advanced Practice Provider will also participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with stereotactic functional neurosurgery movement disorders neurology neuropsychology neuroradiology neuropalliative care neurophysiology and other specialties as needed.

Examples of work performed:

Assess patients medical status via chart review imaging review history taking and physical exam.

Order and interpret diagnostic testing and develop management strategies using evidence-based medicine.

Facilitate referrals to other care providers.

Prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents.

Provide patient education and advocacy.

Consult with supervising neurosurgeon and neurologist

Follow patients in outpatient clinic.

Evaluate new referrals for urgency completeness and appropriateness for neurosurgery.

Order and monitor pre-operative testing.

Participation in Advanced Therapies Movement Disorders (ATMD) Multi-Disciplinary Care Conference

Perform clinical assessments and standardized rating scales.

Perform deep brain stimulation programming under the supervision of movement disorders

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic rapidly growing educational enterprise and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital Colorado Childrens Hospital the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals with all but the latter now located on the new 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Anschutz Medical Campus is a truly state-of-the-art center for education clinical programs research and innovation Our current faculty includes 25 Neurosurgeons 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists an ever-growing division of Interventional Neuro-radiology 5 Neuropsychologists and 4 full-time dedicated research the Department are nine programs of excellence offering unrivaled educational opportunities for our Residents and Fellows. We at the University of Colorado are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado but to our region and to the nation.

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 (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 or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant training. (NP-C or PA-C)

Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.

Currently credentialed as an APN or PA by the appropriate national certifying body.

Sr. Instructor:

Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant training. (NP-C or PA-C)

Eligible or licensed in Colorado.

Certified to see adults.

Four to seven years or more of post training inpatient/outpatient experience (a year-long hospitalist fellowship also satisfies this requirement)

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience in inpatient or outpatient care

Experience in surgical subspecialty

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally

Proven ability to care for high acuity high complexity patients

Desire to assist with neurosurgical procedures

Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model

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: Krystin Martinez;

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by 4/1/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $100000 - $130769.60

Sr. Instructor $130800 $165000

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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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 including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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