University of Colorado · 1 month ago
Orthopedic Consult/Floor PA/NP
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$108K/yr - $125K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Instructor-Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Orthopedics. The role involves assisting with orthopedic trauma consults, inpatient care, and surgical assistance in an academic and clinical orthopedic surgery practice.
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Responsibilities
Conducts trauma consults at LPH on new orthopedic patients in the emergency room and on the floor
Provides care and performs rounding duties for admitted patients with orthopedic needs
Coordinates care with hospitalists and/or consulting physicians
Coordinates care with orthopedic attendings and their clinical teams
Coordinates with clinics and healthcare facilities to ensure smooth progression of care
Acts as surgical assistant for orthopedic procedures, depending on need/availability
Enters notes into the medical record, e.g., progress notes, event notes, documentation of calls, etc
Writes prescriptions/orders for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed
Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients
Assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care
Completes FMLA, other forms, and school notes as needed
Provides basic education to patients as needed
Performs basic procedures such as joint aspirations, laceration repairs, cultures, as appropriate
Becomes proficient with electronic health record systems, prescription monitoring database, and other frequently utilized systems
Maintains adequate communication with attending physicians on call, relevant house staff and fellows, supervising physician; particularly with respect to any unusual, unexpected, or complex issues requiring direct physician consultation or intervention
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
May participate in training and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, mid-level students and other health professional students engaged in clinical activity
Enhances their own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
Assists with relevant research and quality activities on-site, e.g., collection of registry/outcomes data, collection of surgical tissue samples for biobank, administration of patient surveys
Assists with relevant community outreach events, e.g., with organizing, planning, and attending educational sessions
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned and as appropriate
Qualification
Required
State of Colorado Certified Physician Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse OR Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CPR Certified
Preferred
Experience preferred. May be willing to train new grad with previous hospital/orthopedic experience or exceptional qualities
6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Benefits
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
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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