Open Rank – Instructor, Senior Instructor (Nocturnist)

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 244,532 - 298,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

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: 11/year

Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit

ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Aurora, Colorado is recruiting for a full-time nocturnist position. The successful candidate will work primarily night shifts and enjoy flexible scheduling, contributing to excellent patient care within the Department of Emergency Medicine. Requirements include an emergency medicine residency and a Colorado Medical License. This role offers various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement contributions, alongside generous paid time off and a tuition benefit for employees.

Qualifications

• Completion of an emergency medicine residency.
• Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending nocturnist in the emergency department.
• Participate in efforts to improve patient safety and clinical quality.
• Work one weekend per month as required.

Education

Completion of an emergency medicine residency

Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date

Completion of fellowship training in Emergency Medicine for Senior Instructor

Job description

Department & Job Title

Department: Emergency Medicine
Job Title: Open Rank – Instructor, Senior Instructor (Nocturnist)

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is currently recruiting emergency medicine physicians in the clinical series working primarily as nocturnists. This position will work as a full‑time faculty position at the rank of Instructor/Senior Instructor (Nocturnist) in the Department of Emergency Medicine at any UCHealth site of practice, which may include virtual platforms of care. The successful candidate will be an excellent clinician who collaborates well within teams to deliver the highest quality of emergency care to every patient, every time. This is a predominant night schedule with minimal‑to‑no rotation into daytime shifts. Nocturnists can work up to 24 hours of day shifts per month, if desired. This position will receive a night shift differential (varies by site). Nocturnists work together to create their own schedules, allowing for more flexibility and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending nocturnist in the emergency department at one of the approved sites, including: any affiliated free‑standing emergency department, virtual health care, Broomfield Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, or the University of Colorado Hospital.
• Actively participate in efforts to improve patient safety, clinical quality and patient experience and provide leadership of at least one project annually, if requested by the Chair or designee.
• Working one weekend per month is required.
• Participate in the rotating sick call coverage schedule per departmental or practice site guidelines, if applicable.
• Complete necessary CME per departmental and/or practice site guidelines.
• Serve as a committee member as needed by the Department or practice site on an ad hoc basis.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Denver metropolitan area.

Why Join Us

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered. The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The campus is a state‑of‑the‑art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado, both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Benefits

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Instructor
  • Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • Completion of an emergency medicine residency
  • Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Senior Instructor
  • Current Colorado Medical License, or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • Completion of an emergency medicine residency
  • Board prepared or certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
  • Completion of fellowship training in Emergency Medicine
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of excellence in clinical performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• It is expected the employee will be competent to interpret age specific developmental, physiological and unique care needs by assessment and by observation of care delivery.

How to Apply

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• 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: [e-mail].

Screening of Applications Begins

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range

Hiring Range:
Instructor: $271,703
Senior Instructor: $271,703
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.