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Open Rank - Instructor or Sr. Instructor Advanced Practice Provider - 36870

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Hematology/Oncology/BMT-CT

Job Title: Open Rank - Instructor or Sr. Instructor Advanced Practice Provider

Position #: 00662854 – Requisition #:36870

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider will be in the Section of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation – Cellular Therapies. This full-time faculty position will focus primarily on outpatient and inpatient care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults undergoing allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cell therapy procedures for malignancies, hematopoietic failure states, and genetic disorders in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children’s Hospital Colorado. You will integrate within the multi-disciplinary Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapeutics (BMT/CT) team including other BMT/CT advanced practice providers in delivering outstanding inpatient and outpatient care for cell therapy autologous and allogeneic transplant patients. You will be a member of a team that integrates clinical care, education, and research, with an expectation for contributing to clinical research. This position will have clinical responsibilities seven days per week on a rotating basis and share weekend/holiday coverage support for patients in the CCBD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings including patient history and physical examination, rounds with the multidisciplinary inpatient Pediatric BMT/CT team (and/or Hematology or Oncology Teams as needed), writing orders for and helping to interpret diagnostic tests, medications, nutrition, and nursing care, and timely and accurate documentation in the medical record;
• Share in clinical coverage of Pediatric BMT/CT patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings on weekends and holidays rotating among all members of the BMT-CT APP team. The frequency depends on total staffing numbers and is shared equitably.
• Communicate with all members of the CCBD as well as other specialties/disciplines to promote participation in clinical trials; including identification of eligible study patients, educating patients and families, and obtaining consent for study participation. In this role, you will be expected to complete human research subject’s protection and other institutional review board training requirements;
• Assist CCBD physicians with communication to primary care and other referring providers;
• Provide resources and education for patients and their families;
• Perform procedures independently after an appropriate period of training as needed, including lumbar puncture (+/- intrathecal chemotherapy), bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, and skin biopsies. This will also include assisting attending physicians with bone marrow harvests in the operating room on a less frequent basis.
• Additional responsibilities as needed may include writing orders, completing discharge summaries and communications to referring providers, home care agencies, and pharmacies, nursing education, student education, providing palliative care consults for BMT/CT patients and other research projects;
• Participation in Section quality improvement and other projects.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor

• Master's degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from an accredited college or university
• Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics or Family Medicine) or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited college or university
• Eligible for licensure to practice within the State of Colorado
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority; if not currently certified, completing this process will be required within the first year of employment
• Acute Care certification for Nurse Practitioners
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants
• Full credentialing at Children’s Hospital Colorado is required prior to the first date of employment. Failure to complete credentialing may delay the start of this position.

Senior Instructor

• Minimum five years of full-time experience at an academic medical center
• Master's degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from an accredited college or university
• Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics or Family Medicine) or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited college or university
• Eligible for licensure to practice within the State of Colorado
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority; if not currently certified, completing this process will be required within the first year of employment
• Acute Care certification for Nurse Practitioners
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants
• Full credentialing at Children’s Hospital Colorado is required prior to the first date of employment. Failure to complete credentialing may delay the start of this position

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
• For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years in a Hematology/Oncology or BMT setting, preferably in Pediatrics
• Familiarity with or fluency in medical Spanish
• Experience with clinical trials and clinical research, including human research subjects’ and/or CITI training
• Current Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pediatric BMT and/or Hematology/Oncology patient care and disease processes
• Ability and willingness to work in both an Inpatient and Outpatient setting with independent care responsibilities
• Ability to promote, focus on, and participate in Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication and Customer Service
• Ability to be comfortable with and promotes a team-oriented approach with both patients and colleagues
• Professional and thorough communications and behavior at all times in compliance with University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado Standards of Behavior.

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 address

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

Questions should be directed to: Staci Ertzberger Staci.Ertzberger@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 07/31/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $106,000 to $114,000

Sr. Instructor: $116,000 to $130,000

The above 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category

: Faculty

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20877 - SOM-PEDS Hematology-Onc-GenOps

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: May 15, 2025

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Staci Ertzberger

Posting Contact Email: staci.ertzberger@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00662854

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