University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurology

Job Title: Neurohospitalist and Neurovascular Inpatient APP-Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor

Position #00843988: – Requisition #38639:

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 Neurohospitalist and Neurovascular Sections.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct inpatient care to Neurologic patients. 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, are focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.

The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus.  Hours will vary depending on clinical schedules and department/hospital needs (some weekends and holidays) will be determined at time of offer.

Specialty

This APP will work in the Neurohospitalist and Neurovascular Sections within the Department of Neurology, which consists of several physician providers, fellows, and APPs. This position provides inpatient and emergency department consultations throughout the hospital and will engage and collaborate with colleagues across the Department of Neurology and the University of Colorado Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

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

·       Acute and chronic inpatient care of patients with neurological disease 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

·       Supports and engages 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

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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