Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Instructor



Job Summary:

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the University of Colorado General GI Section.

Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides mixed inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology care services at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Medical Campus. This position is 5 days per week, allocated as 4 clinical days and 1 clinical administrative day weekly.

The position is ~80% outpatient, providing ambulatory care for patients with general gastroenterology disorders. Clinical work includes initial and follow-up clinic visits, developing diagnostic work-up and treatment plans, test/procedure ordering, patient follow up and test result review, and medication prescribing at the Digestive Health Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

The position is ~20% inpatient, providing consultative care for patients hospitalized at the University of Colorado Hospital with general gastroenterology disorders. In conjunction with the inpatient consultative team, the provider will see new and follow-up consults, discuss with the attending consult physician, organize patient flow, follow up after procedures, and collaborate with referring services on coordination of care.

It is anticipated that job duties will take a minimum of 40 hours per week including 32 hours of direct patient contact weekly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute and chronically ill patients with medical conditions within the scope of General Gastroenterology.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as needed for appropriate clinical care.
• Prescribe medications as indicated for appropriate clinical care
• Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system
• Effective and efficient communication with referring providers regarding clinical care
• Conduct peer-to-peer review or write medical necessity letters for insurance prior authorization as appropriate
• Facilitate patient and family decision making by providing educational tools
• Compliance with hospital protocols/standards.
• Attending departmental meetings on a regular basis

Work Location:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nurse Practitioner:

• MSN required from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure by a national professional organization.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Admission to the Advanced Practice Registry of the Colorado Board of Nursing
• Prescriptive authority required

Physician Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Colorado
• Prescriptive authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• For an NP, DNP preferred
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in Gastroenterology
• Three (3) or more years of inpatient experience
• Three (3) or more years of outpatient experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service and patient relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care in the gastroenterology clinic.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addre

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: gi-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 31, 2027. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
• Instructor: $110,000-$130,000 in accordance with prior clinical experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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