Advanced Practice Provider – Headache Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for our Headache Section. This is an outpatient position providing direct care to our patients with chronic migraine and other primary and secondary patients including those associated with low or high cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The APPengages closely with colleagues across the Department of Neurology University of Colorado Hospital and other satellite locations.

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 other specialties. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative communicative proactive caring detail-oriented reliable organized able to think critically focused on quality and dedicated to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Screen evaluate diagnose manage medications and provide disease counseling.

Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with headache disorders including preventive and abortive treatment options.

Serves as first contact for clinician level patient communications

Engages in collaborative team-based care to make informed decisions for patient care.

Support and engage in continual learning and developmentamong nursing staff advance practice providers pharmacy staff medical students and neurology residents and headache fellows.

Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and others

Provide comprehensive evaluation diagnosis and longitudinal management of patients with a range of primary and secondary headache disorders including migraine cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias tension-type headache medication-overuse headache and other headache syndromes.

Obtain detailed headache histories perform focused neurologic examinations and develop individualized evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans.

Manage acute and preventive headache therapies including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches.

Counsel patients regarding lifestyle factors and behavioral strategies that may influence headache frequency and severity including sleep exercise nutrition hydration stress management and medication use.

Perform headache-related procedures within scope of practice and credentialing which may include onabotulinumtoxinA injections peripheral nerve blocks trigger point injections.

Monitor treatment response adverse effects and disease progression and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Evaluate and appropriately triage patients with potential secondary headache disorders.

Collaborate closely with headache neurologists physicians nurses medical assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary headache team.

Participate in shared decision-making and provide education regarding headache diagnoses treatment options prognosis and expectations to patients.

Contribute to the education and mentorship of APP students medical students residents fellows and other learners as appropriate.

Participate in clinical quality improvement program development and initiatives to improve access efficiency patient experience and quality of headache care.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients and referring providers.

Participate in departmental and institutional activities that support the clinical educational and academic missions of the Headache Medicine program.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

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:

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidates demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching clinical research and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

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 inpatient care or chronic pain patients

Sr. 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 withneurological 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.

Experience with clinical education quality improvement research advocacy or professional society involvement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients families colleagues trainees and referring providers.

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 life-long learning

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a complex clinical workload.

Proficiency in performing headache-related procedures or demonstrated ability and willingness to develop procedural competency.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practicing independently within established scope.

Ability to be adaptable and flexible.

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):

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: Neurology HR at .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 23 2026. 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: $105000 to $115000

Sr. Instructor: $110000 to $125000

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.

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:

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