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Advanced Practice Provider – (NP/PA) – Department of Family Medicine APP - Sr. Instructor – CU Medicine Family Medicine – Park Meadows

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$105k-$142k

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Job Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – (NP/PA) – Department of Family Medicine APP - Sr. Instructor – CU Medicine Family Medicine – Park Meadows

Position # 00852949 Requisition # 41048

Job Summary

Within an outpatient ambulatory practice setting, within the context of a clinical care team and a Patient Centered Medical Home Residency practice, provide full spectrum ambulatory care including, but not limited to, chronic disease management, acute and “urgent” care, and wellness and preventative care for adult and pediatric patients. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates, assesses, diagnosis, prescribes and educates patients regarding their particular illness or chronic disease. The position provides high quality primary care to all patients, evaluate and treat acute and chronic problems for the patient population, complete histories, thorough assessments and physical examinations on all patients with accurate and complete documentation reflected in medical records and collaborates and communicates with other departments and colleagues, such as the pharmacy, to ensure optimal patient virtual care, including via telehealth appointments.

TOTAL FTE COMMITMENT: 1.00 cFTE (32 hours of appointable clinic hours per week and 8 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/Direct Patient Care

In person, appointments and patient education based on clinic location staffing needs; clinic flex time as requested by the clinic for schedule leveling.

Provide quality, accessible, cost-effective primary care for patients served by University of Colorado Hospitals and other DFM sites as designated.

  • Provide direct patient care for empaneled patients or same day acute care patients who require/request same-day appointments.
  • Collaborate as appropriate with medical staff in the care of complex patients.
  • Interact with other health professionals to create guidelines and coordinate patient care.
  • Collaborate with other team members in chronic disease management and patient care management.
  • May participate in after-hours call pool.
  • Provide quality care for other populations as assigned.
  • Support and collaborate with medical, nursing and office staff.

Other Duties

As part of being a faculty member in an academic environment, participate in educational and research activities as opportunities present themselves and/or other duties as assigned by clinical leadership.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Park Meadows, Colorado.

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 a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
  • Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
  • Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable department culture

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: cu.edu.

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
  • 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.

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 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.
  • 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 various 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 cu.edu.
  • Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until September 30th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

$105,186 – $142,314

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.

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.

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,

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide full-spectrum ambulatory primary care, including chronic disease management, acute care, and wellness services for adult and pediatric patients. They will also collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care, documentation, and effective communication within the Patient Centered Medical Home model.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient assessmentTeam collaborationMedication administrationHIPAA compliance

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 49 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 63% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$133k (88 salary observations; 218 listings), vs ~$135k nationally (1,875 salary observations; 8,639 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$105k–$142kFamily Medicine median $145k (middle half $139k–$150k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Colorado vs national$133k median in Colorado$135k nationally (−1%)88 state / 1,875 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Colorado65 active2,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 63% no call · 67% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 23% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,883 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider – (NP/PA) – Department of Family Medicine APP - Sr. Instructor – CU Medicine Family Medicine – Park Meadows at University of Colorado a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.