Instructor - General Floor APP

TopSciNet; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the clinical faculty as an Instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery. The role focuses on inpatient care for a wide range of neurosurgical conditions, including spine, cranial, endovascular, vascular, and stereotactic disorders.

As a faculty member, the APP will have opportunities for professional development, including precepting medical learners, educating nursing and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice in Colorado as an APP (NP or PA) with prescriptive authority.
• National certification as an APN or PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and episodic patient assessments and manage inpatient neurosurgical cases.
• Establish diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform therapeutic procedures, and manage follow-up care per written physician practice agreements or protocols.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
• Perform perioperative management and first‑assist in surgeries as appropriate.
• Admit patients, order labs and imaging, and formulate treatment plans.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare team members.
• Function as a clinical leader and educator for physicians, nurses, and APPs.
• Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Attend specialty conferences, training sessions, and board review courses.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Inpatient care

Neurosurgical assistance

Education

Accredited APN/PA program

Colorado APP license with prescriptive authority

National APN/PA certification

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO — USA

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO USA Posted Dec 05, 2025 Due Dec 03, 2026

Job Description

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $107,890 – $120,429 per year
Posted: 12/03/2025
Category: Physician Assistants / Advanced Practice Providers
Location: Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado

Institution: University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM)
Department: Neurosurgery
Position Level: Instructor

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full‑time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our clinical faculty as an Instructor. This role focuses on inpatient care for patients with a wide range of neurosurgical conditions, including spine, cranial, endovascular, vascular, and stereotactic disorders.

As a faculty member, the APP will also have opportunities for professional development, including precepting medical learners, educating nursing and medical staff, participating in quality and safety improvement projects, engaging in clinical research, and mentoring residents and junior APPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and episodic patient assessments and manage inpatient neurosurgical cases.
• Establish diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform therapeutic procedures, and manage follow-up care per written physician practice agreements or protocols.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
• Perform perioperative management and first‑assist in surgeries as appropriate.
• Admit patients, order labs and imaging, and formulate treatment plans.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare team members.
• Function as a clinical leader and educator for physicians, nurses, and APPs.
• Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Attend specialty conferences, training sessions, and board review courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice in Colorado as an APP (NP or PA) with prescriptive authority.
• National certification as an APN or PA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of inpatient or outpatient care experience.
• Experience assisting in neurosurgical procedures.
• Ability to care for high‑acuity, high‑complexity patients.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills within an APP/Physician/Resident care model.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.

Retirement

• 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution.

Leave

• 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 holidays per year.

Tuition Benefits

• Available to employees across CU campuses.

Additional Perks

• ECO Pass for reduced‑rate public transit, professional development opportunities, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities, to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.