Orthopedics Sports Medicine APP Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver/Englewood seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine to join a busy academic practice. This full-time exempt Instructor-APP role supports acute musculoskeletal care, regeneration and transplantation focused services in a premier sports medicine center in Colorado.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and exams, prescribing meds and imaging, assisting in pre/post-op care, complex wound closures, and

Qualifications

• Colorado-licensed PA or eligible APRN registered in Colorado.
• NCCPA or AANP certification.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform H&P on musculoskeletal patients; write prescriptions and orders (meds, PT/OT, imaging, DME).
• Assist in pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care; issue narcotic and other scheduled-drug orders; casting/wound care as needed.
• Assist orthopedic surgeon in OR; proficient at multi-layer wound closure and suturing techniques.
• Occasionally perform fracture reductions and joint injections.
• Maintain EMR proficiency and timely documentation; communicate with supervising physicians.
• Coordinate clinic patient care and support staff; contribute to education activities.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Colorado PA license/Advanced Practice Registry

NCCPA or AANP certification

CPR certification

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver/Englewood seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine to join a busy academic practice. This full-time exempt Instructor-APP role supports acute musculoskeletal care, regeneration and transplantation focused services in a premier sports medicine center in Colorado.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and exams, prescribing meds and imaging, assisting in pre/post-op care, complex wound closures, and