Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) has a fulltime (1 FTE) clinical faculty position available for an Advanced Practice Provider in the Neuro-Oncology section. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a clinical faculty member of the CU-SOM, entering at the level of Instructor.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care to neurologic patients. This primarily includes patients with malignant and benign brain tumors. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide outpatient care via a mix of independent clinics and clinics alongside a physician provider. The Advanced Practice Provider will also participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with radiation oncology, neurology, neurosurgery and other specialties as needed. Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, driven and committed to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

* Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.

* Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics.

* Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the neurodiagnostic monitoring unit, daily progress notes with attendant documentation for these consults.

* Incumbent is expected to become proficient in lumbar punctures and Ommaya punctures with instillation of chemotherapy.

* Participation in clinical trials with expectation with completing and maintaining research trainings.

* Assess patient's medical status via chart review, imaging review, history taking and physical exam.

* Order and interpret diagnostic testing and develop management strategies using evidence-based medicine.

* Facilitate referrals to other care providers.

* Prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents.

* Provide patient education and advocacy.

* Consult with supervising physician when appropriate.

* Daily rounding assessment and management of appropriate inpatients.

* Follow patients in outpatient clinic.

* Participation in Brain Tumor Conference, Brain and Spine Metastasis Tumor Board and Neuro-oncology Multi-Disciplinary Clinic

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital, Colorado Children's Hospital, the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter now located on the new 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Anschutz Medical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education, clinical programs, research and innovation Our current faculty includes 22 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, 35 Advanced Practice Practitioners, 6 Neuropsychologists and 7 full-time dedicated research PH.D.'s. We, at the University of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and to the nation.

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 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 or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant training. (NP-C or PA-C)

• Current active license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.

• Currently credentialed as an APN or PA by the appropriate national certifying body.

Sr. Instructor:

• Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant training. (NP-C or PA-C)

• Eligible or licensed in Colorado.

• Certified to see adults.

• Four to seven years or more of post training inpatient/outpatient experience (a year-long hospitalist fellowship also satisfies this requirement)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in inpatient or outpatient care

• Experience in oncology or neuroscience subspecialty and/or experience in management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.

• Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in hospital settings using hospital record systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally

• Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients * Follow and share best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines).

• Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model

• Dedication and commitment to professional development and life-long learning.

• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet.

• Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Krystin Martinez; krystin.martinez@cuanschutz.ed

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 4/1/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $100,000 - $130,769.60

Sr. Instructor: $130,800 - $165,000

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 is not eligible 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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