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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Instructor (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Position Number: 6329387
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

Instructor (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Instructor (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - 37190 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Cardiology

Job Title: Instructor (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Position #00829719 - Requisition #37190

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado is recruiting an Adult (or Adult/Gero) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care to patients on a non-teaching cardiology service. The patients included will typically be post-procedural or short, planned admissions. This includes patients undergoing ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantations, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman device implantation, and Tikosyn admits. There will also be a component of general cardiology consults included. This position will involve primarily inpatient with some possibilities for ambulatory management of these patients as part of a multi- disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general cardiology with some exposure to cardiac procedures.

This position is directly supervised by the Lead APP for Cardiology Platinum, Section Head for Advanced Practice and Division Chief

Key Responsibilities:

Inpatient based management of patients on the non-teaching Cardiology service and General Cardiology consult service.
Participating in discharge planning and transitions of care from the inpatient to the outpatient setting.
Admissions and daily rounding on patients admitted to the non-teaching cardiology service.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

We are a nationally ranked Cardiology division and our mission is to provide the highest quality, professional and innovative cardiology care through the integration of comprehensive education and cutting-edge cardiology research. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.

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.

State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse
National Board Certification
CPR/ACLS Certified
Prescriptive authority

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in the clinical management of complex cardiology patients.
Inpatient cardiology and/or critical care experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills to interact with multiple medical disciplines.
Excellent bedside manner and physical exam skills.
General Internal Medicine knowledge base.

How to Apply:

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

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
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: Mindy Metcalf (Mindy.Metcalf@cuanschutz.edu)

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$90,000 to $125,000

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.

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 - 20169 - SOM-MED-Cardiology Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jun 27, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Mindy Metcalf Posting Contact Email: Mindy.Metcalf@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00829719

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37190&lang=en