Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider - BMT/CT Program

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University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation

Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider - BMT/CT Program

Position #00773474– Requisition #20686

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department Pediatrics, Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation has an opening for a full-time Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider - BMT/CT Program position.

Nature of Work:

• The Instructor – Advanced Practice Provider will be in the Section of Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BNMT). This full-time faculty position will focus primarily on outpatient care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults undergoing allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cell therapy procedures for malignancies, hematopoietic failure states, and genetic disorders in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children’s Hospital Colorado. You will be expected to integrate within the multi-disciplinary Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapeutics (BMT/CT) team including other experienced BMT/CT advanced practice providers in delivering outstanding inpatient and outpatient care for autologous and allogeneic transplant patients. You will be a member of a team that integrates clinical care and research, with responsibilities for contribution to clinical research. This position will also have “on-call” responsibilities and occasional coverage support for in-patients in the CCBD.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Position Emphasis:

Clinical coverage including patient history and physical examination, rounds with the multidisciplinary inpatient Pediatric BMT/CT team (and/or Hematology or Oncology Teams as needed), writing orders for diagnostic tests, medications, nutrition, and nursing care, and timely and accurate documentation in the medical record;Clinical coverage of the Pediatric BMT/CT Service in the outpatient (clinic) setting;Clinical coverage of Pediatric BMT/CT and Oncology patients in the in- and outpatient settings on a limited number of weekend, evening, and holidays “on-call” responsibilities. Compensation days for this coverage are not provided.  The current schedule is approximately two or three weekends/holidays per calendar year; the frequency depends on total staffing numbers;Communicate with all members of the CCBD as well as other specialties/disciplines to promote participation in clinical trials; including identification of eligible study patients, educating patients and families, and obtaining consent for study participation.  In this role, you will be expected to complete human research subject’s protection and other institutional review board training requirements;Assist CCBD physicians with communication to primary care and other referring providers; Provide resources and education for patients and their families; Perform procedures independently as needed, including lumbar puncture (+/- intrathecal chemotherapy), bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, and skin biopsies;Additional responsibilities as needed may include writing orders, completing discharge summaries and communications to referring providers, home care agencies, and pharmacies, nursing education, student education, providing palliative care consults for BMT/CT patients and other research projects;  Participation in quality improvement projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $100,000 to $115,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

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Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Diversity and Equity:

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The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree
• Master of Science or Master of Physician Assistant Studies; or
• Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Osteopathic Degree

Licenses/Certification:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice within the State of Colorado
• APN licensure as a Nurse Practitioner; or
• PA licensure as Physician Assistant; or
• MD/DO licensure as a Physician

Acute Care Certification (APN only)

0-3 years’ experience, required by start date

Greater than 5 years, if Acute Care Certification is not already possessed, you will need to be enrolled in an AC program within 2 years and complete the program within 5 years of start date

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background and sex offender registry check
• If Prescriptive Authority is not already possessed, the process will be required during the first year of employment.
• Continuous maintenance of Advanced Certification and Licenses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years in a Hematology/Oncology or BMT setting, preferably in Pediatrics
• Experience in Clinical Research is desirable
• Previous experience in BMT, Cellular Therapeutics, and/or Oncology patient care
• Acute Care Certification
• Current Prescriptive Authority*

Competencies:

• Knowledge of pediatric BMT and/or Hematology/Oncology program;
• Ability to work in both an Inpatient and Outpatient Setting;
• Ability to promote, focus on and participate in Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication and Customer Service.
• Ability to be comfortable with and promotes a team-oriented approach with both patients and colleague.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 30, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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