Instructor, Instructor of Clinical Practice, PEM – Colorado Springs

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:

o Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section
per academic year

o 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

o Maintenance of PALS certification

o Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work

o 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 .

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: Bernadette Johnson, Bernadette.Johnson@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by
November 30, 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:

$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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
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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 .