Role Description
The position will be a part-time exempt (hourly) Adjoint Instructor - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics, Spine section. The employee will work remotely. The position is not eligible for tenure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed.
• Completes FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.
• Writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.
• Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
• Provides health education to patients and families.
Qualifications
• State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants.
• CPR Certified.
• Master's degree in a related Technical, Scientific, or Engineering discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in orthopedic or hand surgery (preferred).
Requirements
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Benefits
• Remote work eligibility (must be in the United States).
• Opportunity to work with nationally ranked orthopedic surgeons.
• Focus on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.
How to Apply
• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume.
• 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: Lindsey Renn,
[email protected]
Screening of Applications Begins
• Immediately and continues until position is filled.
• Full consideration given to candidates who apply by April 30, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $52.00 per hour. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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
[email protected]
.
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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