University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Neurology
Job Title: Neuro-hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider Instructor

Position: 00841404  – Requisition: 38111

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for our Neurovascular Section.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care to patients with neurologic disease, especially patients with neurovascular disease (stroke). Successful candidates will have a proven track record in supporting the needs of patients, developing differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with leading specialty providers. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.

The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus.  Hours will vary depending on clinical schedules, other duties, and Department/Hospital needs, though will generally involve eight half-day clinics per week.

Specialty

This APP will work in the Department of Neurology’s Neurovascular Section, which consists of several physician providers, fellows, and APPs. This position provides outpatient care in the University of Colorado Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center (SBAC) and will engage and collaborate with colleagues across the Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Hospitals, and external constituents.

Examples of Work Performed

·       Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide disease counseling

·       Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with neurological disease, particularly stroke, including symptomatic therapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care

·       Serves as first contact for clinician level patient communications

·       Engages in collaborative team-based care to make informed decisions for patient care

·       Support and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, physician assistants, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents

·       Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and others

Work Location:

Onsite – The position is an onsite position located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals –