Lead Nurse Practitioner – Marcus Institute Brain Health

Lead Nurse Practitioner – Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Position #  Requisition # 40105

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and co‑occurring psychological health conditions. MIBH provides specialized, evidence‑based care to active‑service members, Veterans, and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI.

• General Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead high‑level, evidence‑based medical care within a co‑located interdisciplinary Center of Excellence model
  • Manage conventional medical management with integrative and holistic treatment approaches
  • Contribute to a collaborative, mission‑driven team focused on innovation, quality, and compassionate care
• Clinical Care Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive, evidence‑based care to Veterans, active‑service members, and first responders with TBI and co‑occurring psychological health conditions
  • Develop, manage, and implement individualized treatment plans addressing neurological symptoms (headaches, vestibular dysfunction, sleep disorders), cognitive and behavioral symptoms, and psychiatric conditions related to emotional and operational trauma
  • Oversee and collaborate with specialty services as needed and communicate/C
    coordinate care with referring providers
  • Participate in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) rounds, Clinical Decision Team conferences, and Discharge Care Conferences (DCC) and debriefs
  • Engage in clinical decision‑making regarding additional evaluations, including sleep consultations/studies, neuroimaging, and medical workups
• Clinical Administration & Program Support
  • Lead crisis management and urgent medical evaluations (uncontrolled hypertension, chest pain, stroke‑like symptoms, substance withdrawal, severe migraine)
  • Support the Behavioral Health team with trauma‑informed care, including suicidal and homicidal ideation discussions
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with CU Anschutz campus and departments, UCHealth, Avalon Action Alliance, and other institutional/institution partners
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical management programs, accreditation and compliance standards, program analytics, and development of value‑based and risk‑based care models
  • Assist with strategic goal development related to quality improvement, management programs, and accreditation standards
• Education & Research
  • Participate in educational programming, lectures, and training sessions within MIBH
  • Support educational initiatives for the University of Colorado, community partners, and the Avalon Action Alliance
  • Support ongoing clinical research and scholarly activity at MIBH
  • Engage with and support the needs of the Nurse Practitioner’s faculty home department

Onsite – Denver, Colorado area.

• 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: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

The University of Colorado (CU) 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, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution with specialization in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Physiatry, Psychiatry, or Emergency
• Current Colorado NP license
• National certification by the appropriate American certifying body
• Minimum of 5 years of post‑training clinical experience
• Experience working in…