Advanced Practice Provider in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

University of Colorado System; South Dakota; Presencial; USD 109.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Advanced Practice Provider in Endocrinology for a blend of inpatient and outpatient care. The role supports the inpatient endocrinology consult service with opportunities for outpatient follow-up and virtual care on site.

Positions are open rank (Instructor to Assistant Professor). Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, and scholarly activity, with a salary range aligned to CU pay scales and a strong benefits package.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current active license to practice in Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant; prescriptive authority may be required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.

Responsabilidades

• Performs comprehensive health assessments for inpatient endocrinology service.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians and care team.
• Participates in daily inpatient rounds and care coordination.
• Documents encounters and recommendations in electronic medical record.
• Facilitates discharge planning and follow-up care for endocrine conditions.
• Provides post-hospitalization follow-up and patient education.

Educación

Master's degree in advanced practice nursing

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Endocrinology/ Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

Position #00853986 – Requisition #41537

Job Summary

This position is a blend of inpatient and outpatient full-time clinical position. The primary responsibility is inpatient/consult care for patients with all types of endocrine and diabetes disorders as a member of the inpatient endocrinology consult service. Some effort will also be dedicated to outpatient clinic work, focusing on hospital follow ups and urgent consults. Also, could include some virtual patient care delivered onsite.

This is a 1.0 FTE position at the University of Colorado Hospital (main campus) on weekdays (Monday – Friday) only and offers a flexible mix of inpatient and outpatient endocrinology care. The number of inpatient and outpatient sessions will vary based on the distribution of inpatient and outpatient care and the needs of the team.

Successful candidates will be responsible for interfacing with other inpatient/consult teams and working as a collaborative team member on the Endocrinology Inpatient Team, which consists of a MD and Fellow, residents and medical students. This position will provide direct patient care, clinical follow-up, lab review and other duties primarily in the inpatient but also the outpatient environments. Experience in the evaluation and management of common endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, pituitary disease, calcium disorders, and osteoporosis is preferred but is not required for this position.

Duties will occur at the Anschutz Medical Campus University of Colorado Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive health assessments, including health history, physical exams, preventive screening and identifies medical health risks and needs for patients on the inpatient endocrinology service
• Develops treatment plans and monitors response to therapy in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Participates in daily inpatient rounds, care coordination, and communication with referring teams, nursing staff, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
• Documents clinical encounters and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record in a timely manner
• Facilitates safe discharge planning and coordinates follow-up care for patients with endocrine conditions
• Provides post-hospitalization follow-up care, including outpatient evaluation and management, patient education, medication adjustment, and ongoing disease monitoring
• Participates in self-directed continued learning
• Promotes evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-centered care
• Collaborates with faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff to support the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the division and endocrinology service.
• Performs, orders and/or interprets diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice.
• Develops diabetes care plan and reassesses and modifies plan as necessary.
• Serves as a clinical consultant to other clinical services in the hospital
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary services and units in the hospital to deliver excellent care
• Educates patients and families regarding management of health conditions outside the hospital setting
• Successful candidates are expected to participate in education and scholarly activity such as quality improvement and protocol development in addition to clinical responsibilities, as part of the academic faculty.
• Maintains CME credits as required for continued licensure.

Work Location

This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

Join the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.

Our mission is to improve overall health and well-being by prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolic disorders and Endocrine disorders through:

• Cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research
• Nationally-recognized consultative services in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes
• National leadership
• Training of future leaders in Academic Endocrinology

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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 of Clinical Practice, Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Track

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's 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 of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
• Minimum of 0-4 years experience working in endocrinology

Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in endocrinology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree in advanced practice nursing or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner/or as a Physician Assistant by a national professional organization.
• Minimum of 10 years experience working in endocrinology
• Experience teaching and mentoring of advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant students
• Clinical research or quality improvement research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants should be enthusiastic about a career in clinical Endocrinology with a strong interest in providing excellent clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• There should be a desire for teaching and writing and an interest in opportunities in quality improvement and/or clinical research.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

• APP Instructor $109,000 - $123,000
• APP Senior Instructor $115,000 - $128,000
• Assistant Professor $125,000 - $140,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

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

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 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 [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.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Questions should be directed to: Tyeise Edmond; [e-mail]