Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(NP/PA)/ Department of Family Medicine/ Adjoint Senior Instructor/ Whole Person Pain Service

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in this position will provide care within the Department of Family Medicine, serving the Whole Person Pain Service (WPPS) as a 0.25 cFTE. 

The Whole Person Pain Service (WPPS) will provide holistic chronic pain care for primary care patients established in the department of family medicine. The service will be 100%25 virtual and will serve as the chronic pain hub for patients in the department who are currently prescribed chronic opioid medications. The APP in this role will be responsible for two main functions: chronic pain patient care and care coordination. 

TOTAL FTE COMMITMENT:   0.25 cFTE (8 hours of appointable clinic hours per week and 2 hours per week of clinical administrative time (paperwork, documentation, required meetings, required trainings, etc.).

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Care

·         Provide patient care to patients with chronic pain in a virtual setting.

·         Perform intake, routine follow-up, and group visits for patients on chronic opioids.

·         Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.

·         Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.

·         Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.

·         Triage the WPPS inbasket and telephone line and support patients as needed.

·         Using opioid registries, proactively outreach patients and/or PCPs who may benefit from the WPPS.

·         Using opioid registries determine the highest risk patients in need to be discussed at collaborative care conferences.

Administrative/Professional Development

·         Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.

·         ­Keep abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skills.

·         Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.

·         Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director

Quality

·         Develops, implements, and evaluates the strategy for quality improvement.

Why Join Us:

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) which is dedicated to “helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

·         Patient Care: Provide outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.

·         Research: Create and disseminate new knowledge. 

·         Training: Train integrated future Family Medicine workforce. 

·         Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy. 

·         Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable department culture

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

·         Masters/Doctor of Nursing practice degree or graduation from an NCCPA-approved physician assistant program.

·         Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.

·         Completion of required 1,000 hours (provisional prescription authority/mentorship) or other minimum as defined by State of Colorado in order to obtain full prescriptive authority and DEA registration.

·         Medicare/Medicaid credentials.

·         Unrestricted DEA license and current CPR license.

·         National certification by ANCC or AANP as family or adult nurse practitioner (if FNP).

Preferred Qualifications

·         Minimum 3+ years (full time) of FNP/PA experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home/Ambulatory Family Medicine practice

·         Experience working with Epic or another EHR.

·         Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the office’s policies and procedures.

·         Demonstrates cultural humility and commitment to minimizing implicit bias in clinical care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

·         Ability to consult with supervisory physicians on patient care and administrative issues.

·         Able to document history, physical examinations, assessments and treatment plans for each patient by using the electronic medical record and enter follow-up diagnostic testing and laboratory studies that have been ordered.

·         Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.

·         Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals when the care that needs to be provided is beyond their scope of practice.

·         Proven effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

·         Working knowledge of HIPAA.

·         Ability to prioritize and respond to emergencies in a calm manner.

·         Ability to verbalize information/directions clearly and concisely.

·         Ability to administer patient medications properly.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

·         Conflict resolution skills.

·         Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

·         Ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve patient and office problems.

·         Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.

·         Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and complete administrative duties correctly and on time.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    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: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by November 15th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Adjoint Senior Instructor Hiring Range:

$26,296.50 - $35,578.50

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 (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

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.