[Hiring] Advanced Practice Provider @University of Colorado

Role Description

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% 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).

Examples of Work Performed

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 using the electronic medical record.
• Able to discuss and promote wellness for all patients.
• Knows when and how to refer patients to other health care professionals.
• 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

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume.
• 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 at [email protected] .

Screening of Applications Begins

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

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range for this position has been established as:

• 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.

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.

ADA Statement

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

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.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.