Instructor, Instructor of Clinical Practice, PEM – Colorado Springs

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Sur place; USD 225 000 - 245 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental options

Disability & Life insurance

Retirement 401(a) with 10% match

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Résumé du poste

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Colorado Springs seeks an Instructor of Clinical Practice in PEM. You will provide 24/7 pediatric emergency care to acutely ill children birth to 26 years, perform examinations, diagnose, and formulate disposition plans within a robust academic-clinical environment.

The role emphasizes teaching medical students and residents, maintaining privileges, and engaging in quality-improvement activities across CHCO locations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Active Colorado medical license.
• Active Colorado State DEA license.

Responsabilités

• Maintain 1.0 clinical FTE with 1,376 hours of coverage across CHCO locations.
• Provide pediatric emergency care and supervision in ED/urgent care settings.
• Maintain active medical staff privileges at affiliated facilities.
• Attend at least 75% of monthly Section/operational meetings.
• Teach medical students and residents; supervise onboarding of AP providers.
• Participate in quality improvement and development of clinical guidelines.

Formation

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Board certification/eligibility in PEM or EM

Active PALS certification

Active Colorado Medical License

Active Colorado State DEA license

Description du poste

• Active Colorado Medical License
• Active Colorado State DEA license

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine

Job Title: Instructor, Instructor of Clinical Practice, PEM – Colorado Springs

Position #:00854068 – Requisition #:41550

Job Summary

Instructors are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) including Emergency Departments in Colorado. In this role, Instructors will provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients age birth to 26 years. They will perform history taking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan.

Key Responsibilities

100% Clinical Effort

• You will be expected to maintain 1.0cFTE (clinical effort). Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1,376 hours. All clinical hours obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz and Network of Care locations. Coverage will include:
  • Pediatric emergency care
  • Pediatric Observation Unit medicine
  • Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence)
• Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at all other facilities where ED or urgent care services are provided by the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement by the practitioner and the medical director of the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC.
• You will be expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and operational updates meetings of the Section of Emergency Medicine.
• It is recommended that you participate in Children’s Hospital Colorado Main OR with anesthesiology one time per year to maintain airway skills as well as other technical seminars as deemed by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the medical director.
• Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents
• Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers
• Attendance and participation in required Section monthly meetings
• Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines
• Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children. Annual requirements include but may not be limited to:
  • Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year
  • One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO and at least one code simulation at a local NOC site per academic year
  • Maintenance of PALS certification
  • Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
  • Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director

Work Location

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

Why Join Us

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. Living in Colorado is a great experience because of the natural environment, strong economic growth, and lots of recreational activities. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country while the Department of Pediatrics was ranked No. 8 in the nation for “Best Medical Schools – Pediatrics” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings.

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.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
• Board certification and eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Active certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Active Colorado Medical License
• Active Colorado State DEA license

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care environment
• Experience teaching medical students and residents
• Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatric emergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal
• POCUS trained

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injury patterns
• Understanding of and familiarity with resources to assist in making clinical decisions and diagnosis

Skills

• Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Teaching of medical learners
• Effectively and respectfully field calls from referring physicians to facilitate referral to site appropriate for presenting problem/service requested and transport to site

Technical Skills

• Interpretation of plain radiographs
• Foreign body removal
• Laceration repair, including vermillion border and nail bed repair (some advanced techniques can be learned on job)
• Incision and drainage
• Reduction of minor digit fractures or joint dislocations (can be learned on job)
• Nerve blocks
• Lumbar puncture
• IV fluid management of electrolyte and endocrine derangements
• Acute respiratory care
• Intubation (ongoing yearly skills training mandatory)
• Pediatric resuscitation (must maintain PALS certification and complete required annual mock resuscitations)
• Procedural Sedation (do not need to hold previous credentials but must obtain credentialing at CHCO. Process in place for education and assisting with obtaining credentials.)

Abilities

• Work efficiently in a fast paced, acute care environment for 8-12 hours at a time
• Promote teamwork amongst nurses, techs, learners, and colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work a mix of days, evening, overnights, weekend, and holiday shifts

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offender background check

Open Track

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Questions should be directed to: Bernadette Johnson, [e-mail]

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $225,000 to $245,000

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 [e-mail].

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.

Primary Location

Aurora

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Oct 28, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing