Job Summary

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a part-time exempt, on-call Clinical Instructor-Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the area of Pediatric Orthopedics to practice at Children's Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs and the CU Briargate Specialty Clinic for Children in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position includes membership in the CU Briargate Center, a multispecialty pediatric clinic and CU School of Medicine cost center that includes faculty from multiple departments. The position is not eligible for benefits or tenure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mid-level night and weekend call coverage for the Pediatric Orthopedic Colorado Springs provider group.
• Provide fracture reductions in ER as needed. Perform joint aspirations and injections as needed. Duties will include consultation to CHCO colleagues and outside providers regarding care of orthopedic trauma patients.
• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed (with assistance from office staff). Primary places of patient care are in a hospital operating room, hospital ward, hospital emergency department, and outpatient clinic.
• Assists in providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs. There will be some casting, splinting, and dressing required when the office MA/cast technician is overloaded but this will not be a primary duty.
• Occasionally perform emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
• Provides health education to patients and families.
• Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting.
• Will share telephone, ER and hospital call coverage fairly with physicians. Telephone triage of urgent patients will be a critical function.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

We are a department of nationally ranked Orthopedic surgeons with a mission to provide the highest quality patient care and advance the field of orthopedics through innovation in research and education. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse; Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• CPR Certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-directed.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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: Lindsey Renn, lindsey.renn@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 28, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

The pay rate for this position has been established as:

• $50/hour for unrestricted call coverage ($1,200 for 24-hour shift, prorated if less).
• $100/hour for restricted call coverage or ambulatory clinic coverage.

The above pay rate 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 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.

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.