Surgical Advanced Practice Fellow

Surgical Advanced Practice Fellow

The Surgical Advanced Practice Fellowship is a unique one‑year program dedicated to advancing the development of early‑career Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who wish to pursue a career in a pediatric surgical specialty.

Fellows will be exposed to all facets of pediatric surgical care including rotations in a pediatric surgical co‑management team, critical care, pediatric surgery, urology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic surgery and more. Fellows care for pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado under the mentorship of experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and specialty physicians. Fellows also have access to educational and research opportunities as members of the University of Colorado faculty.

• Core rotations:
  Surgical Co‑Management (1 month), Pediatric Critical Care (1 month), Pediatric Surgery (2 months), Neurosurgery (2 months), Orthopedics (2 months), ENT (1 month), Urology (1 month)
• Electives: CT Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or repeat core rotation (1 month each)
• Participate in faculty lecture series, patient simulations, grand rounds, and clinical and radiology conferences
• Complete monthly and semi‑annual performance evaluations and clinical skills exams
• Develop and complete a capstone project under the guidance of a physician or APP mentor, and present results at a conference or poster session

• Physician Assistant: Graduation from an APAP (ARC‑PA) approved PA Training Program; certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;
  Colorado license; BLS and PALS certification; prescriptive authority in the State of Colorado
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited BSN program; APN licensure and a Master’s from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program;
  Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or comparable certification;
  Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification; ability to obtain prescriptive authority in Colorado; BLS and PALS certification

Onsite at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO.

• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision insurance
• Retirement 401(a) Plan – Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• 10 days of vacation and sick time
• Tuition benefit for all CU campuses
• ECO Pass – Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional perks and programs available through the CU Advantage program

Anticipated pay range: $78,126 (hiring range).

Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Applications accepted electronically .edu/cu-careers. Screening of applications begins March 20, 2026.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application process.

All prospective employees undergo background investigations. Vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable diseases is required. Employees participating in research or performing safety‑sensitive duties must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.