Instructor Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Colorectal Surgery

Instructor Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Colorectal Surgery

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Surgery, Division of G.I. Trauma and Endocrine Surgery (GITES)

Job Title: Instructor – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Colorectal Surgery

Position # – Requisition #38498

The Division of GI, Trauma and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full‑time faculty position available for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full‑time faculty or designee, the position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for general surgery patients at UCH, including colorectal surgery patients. Responsibilities include rounding, writing orders, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, discharge planning, clinic care, triage of phone calls, emails, faxes, post‑operative care, follow‑up on referrals and diagnostic tests, and collaboration with surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, hospital staff, referring physicians, and primary care providers.

The NP/PA will also provide cross‑coverage clinical care on different services as needed and work closely with surgical house staff.

Onsite – Aurora, Colorado

• 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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges or eligible for licensure.
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).

• Two years of experience in general surgery, trauma, or critical care setting.
• Experience with colorectal surgery patients.
• Experience with ostomy care and ostomy patients.

• Questions should be directed to:
  Marta O’Grady marta.ogrady

1/5/26

The University of Colorado 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

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We have amazing benefits including generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions. For full details, see the CU Advantage program. Career Resource links and application instructions are available through the university careers portal.

Submit the following documents to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
1. Letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest.
2. Curriculum vitae / resume.
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email address.
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified; preference will be given to complete applications received early.

Hiring range: $99,717 to $134,906. The range represents the University’s good faith estimate of potential compensation.