Instructor NP/PA Emergency Medicine

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition benefit

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Instructor NP/PA for Emergency Medicine to provide patient care in the ED. The role supports supervision and collaboration with faculty, including handling triage, assessments, and care planning for ESI 3-4 patients in a SuperTrack/Clinical Decision Unit setting.

The position requires Colorado PA/NP license, a CAHEAP ARC-PA-accredited education, BLS/ACLS/ATLS certs, and a Master's degree with 1+ year ED experience.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado license to practice as physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• CAAHEP/ARC-PA-accredited PA/NP program completion.
• Current national certifications for PA/NP practice.
• BLS, ACLS and ATLS certifications required by 4/1/2026.
• Master's degree required for PA/NP.
• Minimum of one year clinical emergency care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories and physicals for episodic, low-acuity ED patients as directed by physicians.
• Review and correlate data to assist in medical decision making.
• Triaging and monitoring patients; refer for appropriate care as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master's degree for PA/NP

Tools

BLS

ACLS

ATLS

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Instructor NP/PA Emergency Medicine

Position #00841925: - Requisition #38251:

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide clinicalcare in the Emergency Department at the University of ColoradoHospital, as delegated by a person licensed to practice medicine inColorado. Principal activities include patient care in our SuperTrack environment (continuation of care of ESI 3-4 patients)working in a Clinical Decision Unit in the Emergency Department, aswell as working collaboratively with Faculty Attendings on morecomplicated patients in the main zones of the ED. Delegated medicalcare includes, but is not limited to, the assessment, treatment andcare of patients of all age categories. It is expected the employeewill be competent to interpret age specific developmental,physiologic and unique care needs by assessment and by observationof care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs histories and physicals on episodic, low acuity patientsin the Emergency Department as delegated by physicians.
• Collects, reviews and correlates data to assist physician inappropriate medical management of patients.
• Assists physician by triaging and monitoring patients, referringfor appropriate care as indicated.
• Assists in scheduling patients for various clinical appointmentsand procedures. Participates in patient education.
• Performs, or assists physician with, direct patient care servicesas needed. Administers medicine and therapeutic agents as directed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; qualityimprovement and patient safety activities; assists in maintainingcompliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and externalregulatory standards including the code of conduct.

The above statements are intended to describe the general natureand level of work being performed. They are not intended to beconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andskills of personnel so classified.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO metropolitan area.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patientcare, providing an environment where training and education thriveand innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state-of-the-art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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 CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Active and current license to practice as physician assistant ornurse practitioner in the State of Colorado
• Certificate of completion from a nurse practitioner or physicianassistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or other agency
• Current and active certification in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and advanced trauma lifesupport (ATLS) - ATLS certification required by 4/1/2026.
• Master's degree for physician assistants or nursepractitioners
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in emergency care orurgent care post-graduation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years or more of clinical experience in emergency care orurgent care
• Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to workas full-time nocturnists, with increased differential payincluded
• Fluency in Spanish
• Completion of post-graduate Advanced Practice Providerfellowship/residency in acute care Emergency Medicine is highlyrecommended but not mandatory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• It is expected the employee will be competent to interpret agespecific developmental, physiologic and unique care needs byassessment and by observation of care delivery.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$102,595 to $126,160

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity'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 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.