University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Orthopedics/Foot & Ankle/Sports Medicine/Senior Instructor

Position #00847155 – Requisition #39722

Job Summary:

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a part-time (.70 FTE) Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Senior Instructor level to support clinical operations across the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle and Sports Medicine services.

This position will function as a shared Advanced Practice Provider (APP) supporting the Foot & Ankle section 2 days and Sports Medicine faculty 1 day.

The APP will work in a high-volume academic orthopedic practice providing comprehensive care for musculoskeletal conditions including foot and ankle disorders, sports injuries, and postoperative orthopedic care.

The role includes clinic care, surgical assistance, perioperative patient management, and coordination of care with orthopedic faculty, residents, fellows, and clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

·       Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients.

·       Assess and treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions including foot, ankle, and sports-related injuries.

·       Provide direct patient care in the orthopedic clinic setting.

·       Prescribe medications, imaging studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and durable medical equipment (DME) as appropriate.

·       Complete necessary medical documentation including clinic notes, FMLA forms, school notes, and other required patient documentation.

Procedural Responsibilities

·       Perform joint aspirations and joint injections.

·       Perform tendon sheath injections.

·       Provide casting, splinting, and wound care as needed.

·       Assist with fracture care including reductions when appropriate.

Surgical Responsibilities

·       Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room.

·       Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

·       Assist in surgical procedures including multilayer tissue closure and wound closure techniques.

·       Write appropriate perioperative orders and manage postoperative care plans.

Care Coordination and Clinical Operations

·       Coordinate patient care activities with physicians, nurses, and clinic support staff.

·       Support efficient clinic flow and patient access.

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