Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Instructor

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery,
Instructor

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Instructor –
40152 Faculty Description
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Surgery

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery,
Instructor
Position #:00849252 – Requisition #:40152

Job
Summary:

The Section of Pediatric Colorectal Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of
Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has one (1) full-time (1.0 FTE – 40 hours per week) faculty position
available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA). Under
the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at Children’s
Hospital Colorado (CHCO) for the Pediatric Colorectal Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide independent, high-quality
clinical care for pediatric colorectal surgery patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), across inpatient and outpatient
settings.

Deliver comprehensive care across multiple specialized multidisciplinary clinics, including:

• Weekly Spina Bifida /
  Spinal Cord Injury (SB/SCI) multidisciplinary clinic
• Colorectal multidisciplinary clinic
• Monthly SB/SCI transition of care
  (adolescent) clinic
• Monthly SB/SCI clinic in Colorado Springs
• Bowel Management clinic (including 1-2 half-day clinic
  sessions per month)
• Half-day pre-operative multidisciplinary clinic with Anesthesia, Social Work, and Psychology for medically
  complex patients

Conduct outpatient telehealth visits, including:

• Three days per month dedicated to follow-up telehealth
  appointments
• Additional telehealth clinic sessions
• Dedicated weekly billable telehealth clinical
  sessions

Participate in inpatient care management, including:

• Weekly inpatient patient review and care planning
  sessions
• Coverage of the colorectal surgery (CRS) inpatient service twice a week
• Responsibilities including rounding,
  writing orders, admissions, discharges, care coordination, patient assessment, and education

Support specialized programmatic care
delivery, including:

• Active participation in the monthly bowel management program and daily clinical review during bowel management
  week
• Management and coordination of care for patients with complex chronic conditions (e.g., cardiac, renal, neurologic
  comorbidities) undergoing surgical evaluation

Ensure safe and coordinated surgical care by supporting:

• Pre-operative
  optimization and evaluation of high-risk patients
• Post-operative care and acute admissions management
• Collaboration with
  multidisciplinary surgical and medical teams

Collaborate closely with pediatric colorectal surgeons, pediatric general surgeons,
sub-specialty surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes

Maintain professional
communication with referring providers and external partners

Serve as a primary APP for designated specialty clinics and programs,
ensuring continuity of care and program consistency

Perform care coordination and patient communication duties,
including:

• Triaging and responding to MyChart messages
• Coordinating care plans across inpatient and outpatient
  settings
• Supporting seamless transitions of care

Participate in clinical research activities, quality improvement
initiatives, and program development efforts as applicable

Maintain appropriate licensure and participate in evolving multi-state
practice opportunities as applicable (e.g., telehealth expansion)

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Division of Pediatric
Surgery at the University of Colorado includes a diverse array of faculty with expertise in various subspecialties to provide expert
clinical and surgical services to our patients. The Division has nearly 20 surgeons and 30 Advanced Practice Practitioners as well as
nursing staff dedicated for top level patient care. The Colorectal Surgery Section within the Division, which is the only such center in the
region, includes internationally renowned faculty as well as specially trained Advanced Practice Practitioners and clinical staff dedicated
to serving this patient population.

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.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an
accredited Physician Assistant program

Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician’s Assistant with
prescriptive privileges.

Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (NP) and the Medical
Review Board (PA)

Acute Care Certification, as follows:

o Effective July 1, 2022, only NPs with AC certification will
be considered for positions that require direct patient management in the ED and inpatient clinical areas.

Preferred
Qualifications:

Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred.

First
assist or surgical assist certification and experience preferred.

Preference will be given to Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant candidates who have experience

Experience in general surgery and Colorectal preferred

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate has previous pediatric experience, inpatient and outpatient experience, good
organizational and communication skills, knows how to work on a multidisciplinary team and coordination of care. Compassion and kindness are
very important.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are
unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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: Amanda Rivers, Amanda.Rivers@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference
will be given to complete applications received by 6/30/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be
considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$111,010 to $147,840

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.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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
:
Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20324 – SOM-SRG-PEDS Clinical
Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jun 5, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Amanda Rivers
Posting Contact Email: Amanda.Rivers@CUAnschutz.edu
Position Number: 00849252

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40152&lang=en

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