University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine – Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care Medicine

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(NP/APRN)/SOM/Pulmonary Vascular/Instructor

Position #00768458 – Requisition #40271

Job Summary:

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Clinic. The NP provides specialized, high-quality care to patients with complex disease, focusing specially on care of pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasias. This role functions as a key clinical provider and care coordinator, working collaboratively and closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams. NP plays a critical role in improving access to specialty care, enhancing care coordination, and supporting the growth and clinical excellence of the Pulmonary Hypertension program.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients, titrate and manage advanced PH therapies, interpret diagnostic studies and provide longitudinal follow-up care for patients co-managed with Attending physicians. Additional roles include serving as a point of contact for patients navigating complex treatment regimens, educating patients and families on disease process, treatment plans, and medication management, and providing support and counseling overall. This role directly impacts patient outcomes, strengthens collaboration between clinical team members and contributes to the growth of the Pulmonary Hypertension Accredited Center program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as sub-investigator and work closely with the physicians within Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic to care for patients enrolled in clinical trials

• Enrollment and follow-up of patients in clinical trials

• Participation in multi-disciplinary conferences and presentation of patients within these same conferences

• Outpatient assessment and care of patients with pulmonary vascular disease; assisting physicians in the care of this same population

• Engaging and communicating with consulting services and with primary care providers

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 150 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all