University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology APP
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology/BMTJob Title: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology APPPosition #00804287 - Requisition #34708Job Summary:The Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider will be in the Section of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation-Cellular Therapeutics (BMT-CT). This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position will focus primarily on the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with central nervous system tumors in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children's Hospital Colorado. You will be a member of a provider team that integrates clinical care, education, and research within Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This position includes first call responsibilities during clinic hours for new patients and inpatient needs with physician support, care coordination with care teams in our seven state catchment area, and palliative care and hospice coordination. In addition there is occasional weekend/holiday coverage support for patients in the CCBD.Key Responsibilities:Provide independent care of pediatric patients with central nervous system tumors, primarily in the outpatient clinic setting, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams.Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) of progress notes, transfer documentation, and discharge summaries.Order and interpret diagnostic and monitoring tests.Provide coordination of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as those receiving home care and care in our regional catchment area.Participate in the treatment of patients on clinical research protocols and liaise with members of the clinical research team to ensure appropriate study conduct for relevant patients.Perform procedures independently, after an appropriate period of training if needed:Lumbar punctures and Ommaya reservoir taps with or without intrathecal chemotherapy administration.Bone marrow aspirations/biopsies.This position will have occasional weekend call responsibilities shared equitably in rotation with other APPs in the CCBD.Work Location:Onsite
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.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 $650 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 optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceThere are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.Diversity and Equity:The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters' degree or higher, appropriate to the programLicensed or eligible for licensure to practice within the State of Colorado as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantFor Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care Certification is required prior to hireFor Physician Assistant: Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants.Condition of Employment:Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital ColoradoMust be willing and able to pass a national criminal background checkPreferred Qualifications:Two prior years' experience in the care of pediatric neuro-oncology patientsExperience in using the EPIC electronic medical records systemFamiliarity with or fluency (preferred) in medical Spanish, meeting hospital criteria for language certification qualificationExperience with clinical trials and clinical researchPrior experience working as advanced practice provider in academic medical center environmentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to effectively communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with staff and faculty within and outside the Section, Department and/or hospital.Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and families and colleagues.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Strong advocacy skills.Knowledge of best practices in patient safety and quality care.Ability to write orders, including diagnostic tests, medications, care instructions, and adding to patients' electronic medical records.Prescriptive authority as appropriate to advanced degree qualifications.Ability to perform selected procedures including but not limited to lumbar punctures and Ommaya reservoir access with or without intrathecal chemotherapy and bone marrow aspirates and biopsies.How to Apply:For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the positionCurriculum vitae / ResumeFive professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.Questions should be directed to: Staci Ertzberger STACI.ERTZBERGER@CUANSCHUTZ.EDUScreening of Applications Begins:Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by
September 15, 2024 . 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
$100,000-130,000.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.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.
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Department: Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology/BMTJob Title: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology APPPosition #00804287 - Requisition #34708Job Summary:The Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider will be in the Section of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation-Cellular Therapeutics (BMT-CT). This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position will focus primarily on the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with central nervous system tumors in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children's Hospital Colorado. You will be a member of a provider team that integrates clinical care, education, and research within Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This position includes first call responsibilities during clinic hours for new patients and inpatient needs with physician support, care coordination with care teams in our seven state catchment area, and palliative care and hospice coordination. In addition there is occasional weekend/holiday coverage support for patients in the CCBD.Key Responsibilities:Provide independent care of pediatric patients with central nervous system tumors, primarily in the outpatient clinic setting, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams.Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) of progress notes, transfer documentation, and discharge summaries.Order and interpret diagnostic and monitoring tests.Provide coordination of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as those receiving home care and care in our regional catchment area.Participate in the treatment of patients on clinical research protocols and liaise with members of the clinical research team to ensure appropriate study conduct for relevant patients.Perform procedures independently, after an appropriate period of training if needed:Lumbar punctures and Ommaya reservoir taps with or without intrathecal chemotherapy administration.Bone marrow aspirations/biopsies.This position will have occasional weekend call responsibilities shared equitably in rotation with other APPs in the CCBD.Work Location:Onsite
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.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 $650 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 optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceThere are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.Diversity and Equity:The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters' degree or higher, appropriate to the programLicensed or eligible for licensure to practice within the State of Colorado as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantFor Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care Certification is required prior to hireFor Physician Assistant: Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants.Condition of Employment:Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital ColoradoMust be willing and able to pass a national criminal background checkPreferred Qualifications:Two prior years' experience in the care of pediatric neuro-oncology patientsExperience in using the EPIC electronic medical records systemFamiliarity with or fluency (preferred) in medical Spanish, meeting hospital criteria for language certification qualificationExperience with clinical trials and clinical researchPrior experience working as advanced practice provider in academic medical center environmentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to effectively communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with staff and faculty within and outside the Section, Department and/or hospital.Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and families and colleagues.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Strong advocacy skills.Knowledge of best practices in patient safety and quality care.Ability to write orders, including diagnostic tests, medications, care instructions, and adding to patients' electronic medical records.Prescriptive authority as appropriate to advanced degree qualifications.Ability to perform selected procedures including but not limited to lumbar punctures and Ommaya reservoir access with or without intrathecal chemotherapy and bone marrow aspirates and biopsies.How to Apply:For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the positionCurriculum vitae / ResumeFive professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.Questions should be directed to: Staci Ertzberger STACI.ERTZBERGER@CUANSCHUTZ.EDUScreening of Applications Begins:Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by
September 15, 2024 . 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
$100,000-130,000.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.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.
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