Instructor of Clinical Practice/Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

University of Colorado System

2 months ago

Aurora, Colorado$100K - $120KFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as a full-time Instructor of Clinical Practice, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Oncology. Provide direct patient care in oncology clinics and oversee anti-cancer infusion services.

Key Responsibilities

Manage oncology and hematology patient care.
Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnostic studies.
Participate in clinical trials and symptom management.
Provide in-office and telephone support.
Participate in night, weekend, and holiday rotations with call.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing or accredited PA program graduate.
Current Colorado license with prescriptive privileges.
Certification as NP or PA.
Preferred 3 years oncology experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range $100,000 to $120,000 annually.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution.
Paid time off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 holidays.
Tuition benefit and ECO Pass.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week.
Day shift with evenings, weekends, and holiday rotation.
Night and weekend call required with physician backup.

This academic role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a leading cancer care environment. Expect a rotating schedule with call responsibilities.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Instructor of Clinical Practice/Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at University of Colorado System a 3.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Oncology position at University of Colorado System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of Colorado System lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $100k to $120k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement 401(a) Plan with 10% Employer Contribution, Paid Time Off: 22 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 10 Holidays, Tuition Benefit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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