Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Instructor
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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Instructor –
40211 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 #:
00849516 – Requisition #:40211
The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of
Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (.60 FTE which may have room to convert to a 1.0 FTE over time)
faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician 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).
The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for all areas of
Pediatric General Surgery including the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service, Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS), and rotate through the
outpatient surgery clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
Key Responsibilities:
responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders/progress notes, consults, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care
coordination, disease management, and minor procedures
surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents/fellows, and hospital staff will be necessary
interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers is essential. The candidate will
provide care to patients in the pediatric intensive care unit, acute care areas, and in the outpatient clinics
may include up to 13hr shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 50%- 60% of the shifts worked are nights, evenings and
weekends.
shifts.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum
qualifications at the time of hire.
graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Assistant with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree, an acute care certification is
required)
Review Board (Physician Assistant).
prior to hire and PALS certifications at time of or within six months of hire.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
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.
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. Three 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
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration,
apply by July 30, 2026.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this
position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$67,429.20 to $83,394.00 for .60 FTE
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
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.
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.
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 11, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Amanda Rivers
Posting Contact Email: amanda.rivers@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00849516
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40211&lang=en
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