Instructor of Clinical Practice - PED

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 189,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks Pediatric Instructors of Clinical Practice to provide medical care in the Children’s Hospital Colorado – Colorado Springs Emergency Department. The role emphasizes 100% clinical effort with 1.0 cFTE and coverage for 1,376 hours annually, including pediatric emergency care, observation unit medicine, and Jeopardy shifts.

Ideal candidates will maintain active medical staff privileges, teach medical students and residents, and participate in

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
• Completed an accredited residency in Pediatrics or combined Medicine-Pediatrics.
• Board Certified or eligible in Pediatrics.
• Active certification in PALS.
• Active Colorado Medical License.
• Active Colorado State DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 1.0 cFTE (clinical effort) and provide 1,376 clinical hours per year.
• Care for acutely ill and injured pediatric patients in the CHCO COS ED.
• Teach medical students, Family Practice residents, and other learners.
• Provide supervision and support for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Engage in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines.
• Keep skills current (PALS/ATLS/CME) and participate in mandatory trainings.

Skills

Pediatric acute care

Teaching medical learners

cFTE coverage

EPIC EMR

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics residency

PALS certification

Colorado medical license

Colorado DEA license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz – Colorado Springs

Department: Pediatrics – Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Instructor of Clinical Practice - PED

Position #: 00746478 – Requisition #:40705

Job Summary:

Pediatric Instructors of Clinical Practice are Clinical Faculty atthe University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in theChildren's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs EmergencyDepartment. In this role, they will provide medical care to acutelyill and injured pediatric patients. They will perform historytaking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriateworkup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and dispositionplan.

Please see Requisition # 40732 for Part-Time position.

Key Responsibilities:

100% Clinical Effort

• Expected to maintain 1.0 cFTE (clinical effort). ClinicalPractitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for1,376 clinical hours per year. All clinical hours obligations arenegotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage willconsist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs location.Coverage will include:
  • Pediatric Emergency care
  • Pediatric Observation Unit medicine
  • Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system forunanticipated absence)
• Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at allChildren's Hospital of Colorado and Children's Hospital of Colorado- Colorado Springs Emergency Departments unless a site isspecifically excluded by mutual agreement of the practitioner andthe Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director.
• Expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section andColorado Springs administrative meetings.
• Participate in Children's Hospital Colorado Main or ColoradoSprings or with anesthesiology one time per year to maintain airwayskills as well as other technical seminars as deemed by the sectionand/or practice site in conjunction with input from the medicaldirector.
• Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents,and other learners
• Clinical Supervision and support for Advanced PracticeProviders
• Participation in Quality Improvement and development of ClinicalCare Guidelines
• Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality,patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children. Annualrequirements include but may not be limited to:
  • One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center atCHCO-COS
  • Maintenance of PALS certification
  • Maintenance of ATLS certification
  • Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
  • Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by theSection Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Colorado Springs is ranked in the top 10 most desirable places tolive in the United States by US News and World Report. Outdoorenthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of activities rangingfrom hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, and skiing. Locatedat the foot of Pikes Peak, America's Mountain, this beautiful citycan receive over 300 days of sunshine and offers an ideal climateyear-round. Additionally, the city has a robust visual andperforming arts community. It is home to the US Olympic TrainingCenter and three universities including The Air Force Academy. Allthree universities have an active athletic department andperforming arts. The Colorado Springs metro area has a populationover 700,000 with excellent schools and a robust economy. WhileColorado Springs has a lot to do, Denver is only 60 miles north –you can enjoy the benefits of both cities!

Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado'sDepartment of Pediatrics are ranked in the top 10 “Best Children'sHospitals” and “Best Pediatric Programs” in Colorado by U.S. Newsand World Report. The Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs hasthe only dedicated pediatric Emergency Department in SouthernColorado serving as a level two pediatric trauma designation with115 hospital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/ surgery). Wehave a growing number of subspecialty services available to providetopnotch pediatric care – both inpatient and outpatient.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDegree
• Completed an accredited residency in Pediatrics or combinedMedicine-Pediatrics
• Board Certified or eligible in Pediatrics
• 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
• Experience teaching medical students and residents
• POCUS trained
• Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatricemergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injuries
• Understanding of a familiarity with resources to assist makingclinical decisions and diagnosis .

Skills

• Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Teaching of medical learners

Technical skills

• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
• Laceration repair
• Minor Incision and drainage
• Nerve blocks
• Foreign body removal
• Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
• Acute respiratory care
• ECG interpretation
• Medical Screening Exams

Abilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for8-10 hours at a time
• Ability to handle stressful situation with professionalcomposure
• Promote teamwork amongst providers, nurses, techs, learners,and other colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery
• Well organized and efficient
• Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs
• Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, andevidenced-based practice
• Work a mix of days, evenings, weekends, and possibly overnightshifts

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children'sHospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal andsex-offender background check

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testingrequirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access toChildren's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time duringemployment with the University. If drug testing is required, itwill be listed in the job posting.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE: 1.0 FTE at $189,000 to $250,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible 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 plansand 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 Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.