Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Radiation Oncology/Open Rank (Instructor/Senior Instructor)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Radiation Oncology

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Radiation Oncology/Open Rank (Instructor/Senior Instructor)

Position #00702306 – Requisition #40512

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology is recruiting for a full time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Section. The section is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinical care providers and researchers who care for pediatric patients with cancer.  These patients receive most of their care at Colorado Children’s Hospital and receive radiation therapy at the University of Colorado Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for pediatric patients requiring radiation therapy for a variety of malignant and occasional benign conditions

• New patient consultations in collaboration with the attending physician

• Patient and family education about the process of radiation therapy and potential side effects

• Assessment of patients’, and their families’, clinical and psychosocial needs

• Multi-disciplinary care coordination with colleagues on oncology, surgery, anesthesiology, and child life specialist teams

• Management of side effects related to radiation treatment

• Participation in chart rounds and tumor boards

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

At the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine our mission is to provide the highest quality care to patients with all types of cancers and certain benign tumors. The department aims to achieve excellence in professionalism and performance of our services. We seek to create a climate that fosters innovation and allows patients access to the newest cutting-edge treatments. The Department of Radiation Oncology is integrated within the award-winning, nationally celebrated University of Colorado Hospital, within the larger University of Colorado Health system.

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 &am