University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Radiation Oncology

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

Position #00849218 – Requisition #40141

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider to work within the University of Colorado Health System covering multiple locations around the Denver Metro area. The position is expected to assist with the evaluation and management of patients with cancer and certain benign neoplasms, with a primary focus on cancers of the head and neck.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for patients with variety of cancer types.
• New patient consultation in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Return patient visits for disease surveillance, survivorship and post radiation evaluation.
• Care coordination, including imaging studies and aspects of radiation planning.
• Management of inpatients with acute issues.
• Patient education about the process of radiation care and side effects.
• Management of side effects related to treatment.
• Assessment of nutritional, psychosocial and palliative needs.
• Assisting with patient care if enrolled in clinical trials.
• Participation in regularly scheduled peer review conferences and possibly multi-disciplinary clinics.
• Potential participation in procedures after relevant training.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Cherry Creek and Highlands Ranch, 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 campuse