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Instructor - Orthopedic Oncology PA/NP-37987FacultyDescriptionUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusDepartment: School of Medicine - Department of OrthopedicsJob Title:Position #00840927 - Requisition #37987Job Summary:Thisisauniqueopportunitytoworkina fast-paced academicandclinical OrthopedicOncology practicewithin the School of Medicine at the University ofColorado.Thepositionwillbeafull-time,exempt(non-hourly)Instructor- PhysicianAssistant/NursePractitionerintheDepartmentofOrthopedics.Key Responsibilities: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.Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies. Perform joint aspirations and injections as well as needle biopsies.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.Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic setting.Participates in Sarcoma Tumor Board and Musculoskeletal Tumor ConferenceWrites progress notes on patients’ office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.Will see independent clinic under supervision of orthopedic surgical oncology faculty once knowledge and experience deemed sufficient by the chief of the sectionProvides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, Physician Assistant students, and other health professional students, engaged in specific clinical activities.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Participate (attend, give talks, help organize) in educational programs for Orthopedic Surgical Oncology including weekly academic conference, journal club, and symposia.Will assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting.Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.Assist with clinical research studies, patient enrollment in trials, intake and data forms for research studiesMust become proficient in documentation and use the current Electronic Medical Record system and be an available resource to other health care providers.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Flexibility is required as the nature of the position will change over time as one gains knowledge and experience with sarcomas and musculoskeletal tumors. The expectation will be for gradually more independence in the office as confidence is gained.Why Join Us