University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Medicine- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Job Title: Instructor (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Dialysis)

Position #00823091 – Requisition #38169

Job Summary:

This is an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to see chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients in an outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

·       The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis and work with physicians in determining best management.

·       Oversee management of patients on maintenance hemodialysis.

·       Perform history and physical examinations

·       Review diagnostic testing,

·       Check medication dosages and adjusting medications,

·       Check laboratory values

·       General assessment and provide educational guidance to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and requiring hemodialysis

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Renal Division at the University of Colorado is consistently ranked within the top kidney programs in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Our nationally – and internationally – recognized healthcare professionals specialize in treating patients with a wide variety of kidney diseases, end-stage kidney disease, kidney transplant evaluation and post-transplant care, immune-mediated kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones and polycystic kidney disease.

Patients can be seen in clinics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver Health, and the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Our providers also serve multiple dialysis units in the Denver Metro area.

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: