The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a 1.0 FTE faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty, this position provides outpatient and inpatient medical at the University of Colorado Hospital for the Comprehensive Thoracic Aortic Disease (CTAD) program. The position is non-surgical with expectations of four 10 hour shifts a week. The candidate may also engage in similar duties for other cardiac surgery patients who are not part of the CTAD program as needed. Key Responsibilities: Clinical and patient care duties include: * Discussions with patients regarding information about the aortic program, education on their disease processes and management of aortic disease. * Ordering and interpreting testing including CT angiography of aorta, echocardiograms and labs. * Reviewing medical records to determine if appropriate for clinic and if any additional tests needed prior to clinic appointment. * Prescribing medications as needed, including pre-procedure medications. * Conducting peer to peer review or writing medical necessity letters with insurance companies for pre-authorization of tests as appropriate. * Communicating with referring providers regarding patient referrals. * Independently performing age appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients * Round on inpatients and perform inpatient consults as needed * Collaboration with team members during weekly multi-disciplinary aortic conference to finalize patient plans and order tests and referrals as needed. * Accurate and efficient documentation in EPIC system. * Contacting referring physicians/PCP for any other medical issues that may have been discovered or referring patient to appropriate specialty/provider as needed * Facilitating staff, patient and family decision making by providing appropriate education about disease process. Research duties include: * Participating in research in conjunction with faculty expectations * Tracking patient outcomes/data * Assisting with database accuracy and management Department expectations: * Compliance with hospital protocols/standards. * Attending departmental meetings on a regular basis * Practice in a fiscally responsible manner * 80% Clinical duties, 20% Research duties * Dynamic team member with interpersonal and communication skills needed to work with other providers, peers, nurses, RT, social workers, care managers, medical assistants, etc. Typical Physical Demands: The NP/PA position requires the ability to handle and lift patients and operate required equipment. The position may also require a stationary position or movement for extended periods as required during the provision of services. This position requires frequent communication and must be able to exchange accurate information. The NP/PA may also be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids, and it is expected that the candidate will be appropriately knowledgeable regarding universal safety precautions. Typical Working Conditions:This is a clinic based practice. There may be exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to the clinical environment. |
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
paid time off, sick time
Jul 24, 2026