APP Instructor Fellow

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology is looking to fill a full-time Advanced Practice Provider Instructor/Fellow position. The APP Neurology Fellowship Position in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine will provide 12 months of training to qualified graduates of an advanced practice program (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). A graduate of the APP Neurology Fellowship is expected to be able to conduct a neurology history and examination, determine the appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and formulate a management plan for patients with neurologic conditions within their scope of practice. We encourage graduates to apply for positions within our department upon completion of their training. The fellows will have an opportunity to rotate through various subspecialties, which can include Behavioral Neurology, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, General Neurology, Headache, Inpatient Consults, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Infectious Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuroradiology, Stroke.

The program is recruiting APPs who would be willing to relocate to the Colorado area for future employment in the University of Colorado Neurology related practice. The University of Colorado offers competitive salaries. The program will accept two APP fellows each year who begin the program in the summer or immediately after graduation. We will accept new graduates as well as experienced APPs. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and dedicated to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and implement a plan of care based on a patient’s history and exam

· Adapt treatment based on patient response, and identify and manage complications of therapy

· Incorporate evidence-based information and current guidelines into patient care

· Perform procedures such as, but not limited to, lumbar punctures, occipital nerve blocks, baclofen pump refills

· Utilize and interpret neurodiagnostic testing and imaging

· Provide compassionate, sensitive care to patients, including vulnerable populations

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make clinical decisions and to maintain patient safety

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Why Join Us:

The position is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,600 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $890 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

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
• Voluntary tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k, 403B, 457)
• 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.

· Graduation in good standing from an accredited APRN or PA program no later than May 31st, 2027, prior to the start of fellowship training on July 1st.

· Have national board certification as an NP, CNS or PA.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience completing documentation and performing tasks routinely assigned in hospital settings using hospital record systems (e.g., Epic and Oncore)

· Knowledge of University of Colorado Health Hospitals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures

· Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety first

· Building patient rapport

· A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude

· Great attention to detail and quality

· Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner