Job Summary

The Special Care Clinic (SCC) serves as a medical home and consultative base for over 3,000 children in our region who are medically complex, in addition to their well siblings. The outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) of Clinical Practice will serve as a primary care provider for these patients. They will be responsible for managing their well visits, follow up visits, care coordination, chronic illness management, and treatment of minor and acute illness.

As a 1.0 cFTE, the clinical expectation is 6 clinic sessions/week, with an additional 1-2 clinics/month. Each clinic session is four hours in length and this equates to 294 sessions/year. Program leadership holds the right to determine when the admin session can be taken based on clinic need. This is a clinical position, involving clinical work in an outpatient setting, which can include teaching responsibilities for clinical trainees. The position primarily works daytime hours, Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing direct clinical care to patients in our region who are medically complex
• Engaging in teaching of trainees when needed
• Participating regularly in joint faculty/staff meetings
• Participating in the on-call rotation
• Participating in the provider of the day rotation

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner license required (FNP or PNP)
• Clinical experience required as a PA, FNP or PNP

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience with children who have complex needs.
• Clinical experience in a pediatric outpatient environment.
• Clinical experience in a pediatric primary care location.
• Clinical experience in an academic setting.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong time management as the provider will be managing multiple patients at a time.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• We are looking for an energetic, open-minded provider who enjoys working with a diverse and complex population.

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: Rebecca Barlow rebecca.barlow@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by Nov. 1, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $103,000 - $119,000. 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. 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. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal 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.