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

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(a) plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) for the Headache Section. This outpatient role provides direct care to patients with chronic migraine and other headache disorders, with procedures like nerve blocks and Botox injections.

The successful candidate will collaborate across Neurology, CU Hospital, and satellite locations, document thoroughly, and participate in

Qualifications

• Provides advanced outpatient care for headache disorders including migraine.
• Collaborates with neurology and other teams to develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide disease counseling.
• Acute and chronic outpatient care for headache patients including preventive and abortive treatments.
• Obtain detailed headache histories and perform focused neurological examinations.
• Perform headache-related procedures like nerve blocks and Botox injections.
• Monitor response and adjust treatment plans; educate patients on lifestyle factors.

Skills

Headache management

Outpatient care

Nerve blocks

Botox injections

Clinical decision-making

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Physician Assistant certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Neurology

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Headache - OpenRank-Instructor or Sr. Instructor

Position #00853270: – Requisition #41390:

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for AdvancedPractice Providers (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, orClinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills forour Headache Section. This is an outpatient position, providingdirect care to our patients with chronic migraine, and otherprimary and secondary patients, including those associated with lowor high cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The APP engages closely withcolleagues across the Department of Neurology, University ofColorado Hospital, and other satellite locations. This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatientcare for neurologic patients, including performing officeprocedures like nerve blocks and Botox injections. Successfulcandidates will have a proven record of accomplishment insupporting the needs of patients, developing differentialdiagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with otherspecialties. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative,communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, reliable,organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, anddedicated to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide disease counseling.
• Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with headachedisorders including preventive and abortive treatmentoptions.
• Serves as first contact for clinician level patientcommunications
• Engages in collaborative team-based care to make informeddecisions for patient care.
• Support and engage in continual learning and development amongnursing staff, advance practice providers, pharmacy staff, medicalstudents, and neurology residents, and headache fellows.
• Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients andothers
• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinalmanagement of patients with a range of primary and secondaryheadache disorders, including migraine, cluster headache and othertrigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, tension-type headache,medication-overuse headache, and other headache syndromes.
• Obtain detailed headache histories, perform focused neurologicexaminations, and develop individualized evidence-based diagnosticand treatment plans.
• Manage acute and preventive headache therapies, includingpharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches.
• Counsel patients regarding lifestyle factors and behavioralstrategies 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 andcredentialing, which may include onabotulinumtoxinA injections,peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections.
• Monitor treatment response, adverse effects, and diseaseprogression and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Evaluate and appropriately triage patients with potentialsecondary 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 educationregarding headache diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, andexpectations to patients.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of APP students, medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners asappropriate.
• 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 andcommunicate effectively with patients and referringproviders.
• Participate in departmental and institutional activities thatsupport the clinical, educational, and academic missions of theHeadache 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 willvary depending on clinical schedules and department/hospital needs(some weekends and holidays) - will be determined at time of offer.The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a publiceducation, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students,and a world-class medical destination at the forefront oflife-changing science, medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offersmore than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools andcolleges, supported by $704 million in research awards in fiscalyear 2023, creating an overall economic impact to the state ofColorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest healthprofessions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renownedresearchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CUAnschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to thelaboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

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

Open Rank:

Rank at the time of appointment will be based onthe candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience inteaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. Wewelcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishmentsand encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth oftheir professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs .

Instructor:

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical NurseSpecialist 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, andsometimes severe illness
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasksroutinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronicrecord systems
• Two (2) years working with neurological patients and/orexperience with inpatient care or chronic pain patients

Sr. Instructor:

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical NurseSpecialist 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, andsometimes severe illness
• Experience completing documentation and performing tasksroutinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronicrecord 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 inmanagement of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.
• Experience in primary care medicine is desirable as well asexperience in management of mood disorders, including depressionand 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 safetyfirst,
• 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 confidentialand professional manner
• Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDAguidelines)
• Good documentation practices
• Dedication to professional development and life-longlearning
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a complexclinical workload.
• Proficiency in performing headache-related procedures ordemonstrated ability and willingness to develop proceduralcompetency.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team whilealso practicing independently within established scope.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Officesuite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, butpreference will be given to complete applications received by October 23, 2026 . Those who do not apply by this date mayor may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $105,000 to $115,000

Sr. Instructor: $110,000 to $125,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible 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 plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

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 ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

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.

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