Advanced Practice Provider – Headache - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Neurology

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Headache - Open
Rank-Instructor or Sr. Instructor

Position #00853270: – Requisition #41390:

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an ongoing need for Advanced
Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or
Clinical Nurse Specialist) with strong values and unique skills for
our Headache Section. This is an outpatient position, providing
direct care to our patients with chronic migraine, and other
primary and secondary patients, including those associated with low
or high cerebrospinal fluid pressure. The APP engages closely with
colleagues across the Department of Neurology, University of
Colorado Hospital, and other satellite locations.

This position will provide both acute and chronic direct outpatient
care for neurologic patients, including performing office
procedures like nerve blocks and Botox injections. Successful
candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in
supporting the needs of patients, developing differential
diagnoses, and prescribing treatments in collaboration with other
specialties. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative,
communicative, proactive, caring, detail-oriented, reliable,
organized, able to think critically, focused on quality, and
dedicated to personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Screen, evaluate, diagnose, manage medications, and provide
disease counseling.

· Acute and chronic outpatient care of patients with headache
disorders including preventive and abortive treatment
options.

· Serves as first contact for clinician level patient
communications

· Engages in collaborative team-based care to make informed
decisions for patient care.

· Support and engage in continual learning and development among
nursing staff, advance practice providers, pharmacy staff, medical
students, and neurology residents, and headache fellows.

· Periodic educational presentation of lectures to patients and
others

· Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal
management of patients with a range of primary and secondary
headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headache and other
trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, tension-type headache,
medication-overuse headache, and other headache syndromes.

· Obtain detailed headache histories, perform focused neurologic
examinations, and develop individualized evidence-based diagnostic
and treatment plans.

· Manage acute and preventive headache therapies, including
pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches.

· Counsel patients regarding lifestyle factors and behavioral
strategies that may influence headache frequency and severity,
including sleep, exercise, nutrition, hydration, stress management,
and medication use.

· Perform headache-related procedures within scope of practice and
credentialing, which may include onabotulinumtoxinA injections,
peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections.

· Monitor treatment response, adverse effects, and disease
progression and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

· Evaluate and appropriately triage patients with potential
secondary headache disorders.

· Collaborate closely with headache neurologists, physicians,
nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the
multidisciplinary headache team.

· Participate in shared decision-making and provide education
regarding headache diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and
expectations to patients.

· Contribute to the education and mentorship of APP students,
medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners as
appropriate.

· Participate in clinical quality improvement, program development,
and initiatives to improve access, efficiency, patient experience,
and quality of headache care.

· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and
communicate effectively with patients and referring
providers.

· Participate in departmental and institutional activities that
support the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the
Headache Medicine program.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will
vary depending on clinical schedules and department/hospital needs
(some weekends and holidays) - will be determined at time of offer.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public
education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students,
and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of
life-changing science, medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers
more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and
colleges, supported by $704 million in research awards in fiscal
year 2023, creating an overall economic impact to the state of
Colorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest health
professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450
degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned
researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU
Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the
laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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% 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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as
Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and
qualifications as indicated below:

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on
the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in
teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We
welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments
and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of
their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the

Office for Faculty Affairs .

Instructor:

· Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse
Specialist Degree

· License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to
practice in Colorado

· Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, and
sometimes severe illness

· Experience completing documentation and performing tasks
routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic
record systems

· Two (2) years working with neurological patients and/or
experience with inpatient care or chronic pain patients

Sr. Instructor:

· Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse
Specialist Degree

· License to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain a license to
practice in Colorado

· Experience and desire to work with patients with chronic, and
sometimes severe illness

· Experience completing documentation and performing tasks
routinely assigned in medical settings using complex electronic
record systems

· Two (2) years working with neurological patients

Preferred Qualifications:

· Significant experience with General neurological patients,
especially Headache and other Pain patients, and/or experience in
management of chronic diseases in a subspecialty environment.

· Experience in primary care medicine is desirable as well as
experience in management of mood disorders, including depression
and anxiety.

· Experience with clinical education, quality improvement,
research, advocacy, or professional society involvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients,
families, colleagues, trainees, and referring providers.

· Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety
first,

· Building patient rapport

· A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude

· Great attention to detail and quality

· Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential
and professional manner

· Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA
guidelines)

· Good documentation practices

· Dedication to professional development and life-long
learning

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a complex
clinical workload.

· Proficiency in performing headache-related procedures or
demonstrated ability and willingness to develop procedural
competency.

· Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while
also practicing independently within established scope.

· Ability to be adaptable and flexible.

· Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office
suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

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: Neurology HR at neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu
.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by
October 23, 2026 . Those who do not apply by this date may
or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $105,000 to $115,000

Sr. Instructor: $110,000 to $125,000

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 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 .