Instructor, Sr. Instructor -Clinical Advanced Practice Provider

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading institution in pediatric healthcare, where you will play a vital role in providing exemplary care to children. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, focusing on complex pediatric cases in diverse settings. This position not only offers the chance to impact young lives but also to grow within a rapidly expanding department renowned for its commitment to quality and education. Enjoy a supportive environment with exceptional benefits, including generous leave and retirement contributions, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about pediatric medicine.

Benefits

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

22 Vacation Days per Year

15 Sick Days per Year

Tuition Benefit

Qualifications

• Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Graduate of an accredited BSN program for Nurse Practitioners.
• Minimum of 0-5 years of experience in pediatrics or hospital medicine.

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric patients in inpatient settings across various specialties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for complex patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality safety activities.

Skills

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Nephrology

Pulmonary Care

Behavioral Health

Surgical Co-management

Clinical Care Coordination

Patient Monitoring

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Physician Assistant Training Program

Master's Degree in Nursing

BLS and PALS Certification

Pediatric Nursing Certification

Job description

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Instructor, Sr. Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider

Position #: 00791318- Requisition #:36739

Job Summary:	Full time (1.0 cFTE) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Instructor or Sr. Instructor rank position in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM). This position requires a strong interest in pediatric hospital medicine, including development of expertise in nephrology, pulmonary, behavioral health, and/or surgical co-management. This position will primarily have responsibility at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Anschutz Medical Campus on pediatric inpatient general medical, complex pulmonary, behavioral health, nephrology, and/or surgical co-management MD/APP teams. Some clinical time may also be in the Children's Hospital of Colorado Network of Care, including clinical obligations providing pediatric provider coverage at Vail Health in a remote, community hospital setting. This position will include day, swing, and nocturnist shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as jeopardy coverage at these locations. Additionally, in response to unforeseen crisis staffing situations this position may entail some short-term cross-coverage to other inpatient settings within CHCO. The Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado is rapidly expanding, with the recruitment of some of the nation's best and brightest pediatric hospitalists. As we expand our academic, quality improvement, and educational programs, we continue to provide expert inpatient medical care for children throughout Colorado, and beyond. Our hospitalists offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week pediatric hospitalist services at all Children's Colorado campuses and our partners with many other hospitals. We aim to provide: exemplary family-centered care to our patients and families seamless communication to referring community providers a focus on educating fellows, residents, medical students, and advance practice provider students in the field of general pediatric hospital medicine scholarship in all areas that impact inpatient pediatric care All of our faculty members bring a strong clinical focus, while many pursue research in education and clinical hospital medicine. Our faculty also serve in administrative capacities for the University, Children's Hospital, and our partner hospitals. Key Responsibilities: Care for pediatric patients of all age ranges, developmental, nutritional and physiological status in the inpatient setting. Care for medically complex nephrology patients in collaboration with Kidney Center medical faculty and nephrology multidisciplinary care team. Care for surgical co-management pediatric patients in collaboration with Center for Children's Surgery medical faculty and surgical multidisciplinary care team for more than a dozen surgical subspecialties. Care for medically complex pulmonary patients in collaboration with Breathing Institute medical faculty and pulmonary multidisciplinary care team. Care for medically complex behavioral health patients in collaboration with Pediatric Mental Health Institute medical faculty and behavioral health multidisciplinary care team. The APP works independently within the multidisciplinary team to provide quality inpatient care and disease management for a variety of pediatric inpatient conditions of varying acuity and complexity from admission through discharge, including coordination of discharge planning with case managers, social work, nurses, and other medical personnel. History and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans. Monitoring of illness progression and escalation of care for decompensating patients. LP procedural skills and privilege maintenance (initial procedural privileging can be obtained upon employment if not already privileged) Participates in multi-disciplinary care including team meetings and patient care conferences. Nocturnist role: Independent coverage of South Inpatient unit and AMC general medical inpatient teams, including admissions, transfers, stabilization of decompensating patients. VAIL HEALTH: ED consultations for pediatric patients, stabilization of decompensating patients with potential for facilitating code situations, determination of appropriate disposition from ED or outside facility, including arranging transport, independent management of pediatric inpatients from admission through discharge with physician telehealth backup. Participation in pediatric education for Vail Health staff, as well as building and maintaining relationships within the Vail Valley healthcare community is expected. Attendance and participation at monthly staff meetings is required. Participates in performance improvement and professional development activities Participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including code of conduct.
Work Location:	Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:	Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked among the "Best Pediatric Programs" in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs has a level two pediatric trauma designation with 115 hospital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/ surgery). We have a growing number of subspecialty services available to provide topnotch pediatric care - both inpatient and outpatient. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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 Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/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.
Equal 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.
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: Instructor: Physician Assistant: Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Colorado license will be required prior to start date. BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited BSN program. APN licensure and a master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required. Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado. Will need to qualify for and obtain prescriptive authority within one year of beginning position. Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine. Sr. Instructor: Physician Assistant: Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Colorado license will be required prior to start date. BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited BSN program. APN licensure and a master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required. Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado. Will need to qualify for and obtain prescriptive authority within one year of beginning position. Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine. Condition of Employment: Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado. Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check. Must be willing and able to comply with all onboarding requirements of various community hospitals, Children's Hospital Colorado Network of Care locations, the Main CHCO Campus in Aurora, and the CHCO Campus in Colorado Springs, as needed. Colorado license, BLS, and PALS will be required prior to start date. NRP required within 6 months of hire. *For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with diverse populations 5+ years of experience in pediatrics. Pediatric inpatient experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in high-intensity environments. Knowledge of a variety of common pediatric and adolescent inpatient conditions. Superior customer service, communication, organizational and prioritization, problem solving and collaboration skills are necessary. Works collaboratively with a variety of professionals and learners.
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: Jolie Eirich, [e-mail]
Screening of Applications Begins:	Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 8/31/2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:	The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: Instructor: $111,000 - $119,000 Senior Instructor: $119,000 - $131,000 The above 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
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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category:Faculty

Primary Location:Aurora

Department:U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver-21566 - SOM-PEDS HospMed-GenOps

Schedule:Full-time

Posting Date:Apr 30, 2025

Unposting Date:Ongoing

Posting Contact Name:Jolie Eirich

Posting Contact Email:[e-mail]

Position Number:00791318