University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Job Title:  Wound Care and Breast Reconstructive Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / (PA/NP) Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Instructor

Position #: 00848973 – Requisition #:40101

Job Summary:

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time faculty position (1.0 FTE) available at the rank of Instructor for a Physician Assistant (PA).  Under the direction of the full-time faculty, this position provides outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital and its affiliates. The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services in a team-based environment for wound and ostomy care patients and for plastic & reconstructive surgery patients, including ED consults, post-operative visits, follow-up appointments, new patient exams, OR first assist, and in-clinic minor procedures.  Close collaboration with physicians, residents, other APPs, and hospital and clinic staff will be necessary. Eligibility for prescriptive authority is required.

This position will be 50% outpatient wound care, and 50% supporting the plastic and reconstructive surgery / microsurgery team. This includes providing support to the lymphedema multidisciplinary committee and patients who have undergone general and specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures including breast reconstruction, perineal reconstruction, chest and abdominal reconstruction, and general plastic surgery.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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 campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

·         Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Colorado.

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