University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology Section, Advanced Practice Provider

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice

Position #:00844706 – Requisition #:39651

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery and Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (APP), of the rank Instructor or Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice, in the Neuro-Oncology section. The APP will be a clinical faculty member of CU-SOM with full benefits. The position will not be involved in course instruction.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient care for neurologic patients, primarily patients with malignant and benign brain tumors. The APP will provide outpatient care via a mix of independent clinics alongside a physician provider. The APP will also participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with radiation oncology, neurology, neurosurgery and other specialties as needed.

Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment 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, focused on quality, driven, and committed to personal growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients, including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.

o   Formulates the appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical evaluation.

o   Plans and implements therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of patient medications/devices.

o   Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics, e.g. toxicity assessments.

o   Incumbent is expected to become proficient in lumbar punctures and Ommaya punctures with instillation of chemotherapy.

o   Participation in clinical trials with expectation with completing and maintaining research trainings.

o   Assess patient’s medical status via chart review, imaging review, history taking and physical exam.

o   Performs, orders and/or interprets diagnostic studies within scope of practice and clinical area of practice using evidence-based medicine.

o   Facilitate referrals to other care providers.

o   Prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents.

o   Provide patient education and advocacy, including assuring patient and family teaching is adequate to manage the illness or wellness plan at home.

o   Consult with supervising physician when appropriate.

·         Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the neurodiagnostic monitoring unit, daily progress notes with attendant documentation for these consults.

·         Daily rounding assessment and management of appropriate inpatients.

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