Clinical Instructor APP

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

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

Clinical Instructor – APP

Position #00007260 – Requisition #27660

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012—covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine needs one Clinical Instructor in Colorado Springs.

Nature of Work: 

Instructors are Clinical Faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children’s Hospital of Colorado Section of
Emergency Medicine including its Emergency Departments and Urgent Care locations. In this role the faculty will provide medical care to acutely ill
and injured pediatric patients ages birth to 22 years.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children’s Hospital Colorado  – that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provision of pediatric emergency care in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Emergency Department in Colorado Springs as well as possibility one or more of the satellite emergency departments and urgent care sites.

• Teaching of house staff and medical students, referring facilities and physicians, transport teams, families and the broader community.

• Participation in and support of the clinical research activities of the Section of Emergency 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

Salary and Benefits

The hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for this position has been established at $80/hr.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

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

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Active Colorado NP or PA license or ability to apply
• Current DEA or ability to apply
• Current PALS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

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

Skills

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

Technical skills required (may include the following based on your credentialing with CHCO):

• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
• Laceration repair (including vermillion border and nail bed repair
• Incision and drainage
• Nerve blocks
• Foreign body removal
• Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
• Lumbar Puncture
• IV fluid management of electrolyte or endocrine derangements
• Acute respiratory care

Abilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-12 hours at a time
• Ability to handle stressful situation with professional composure
• 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, and evidenced-based practice
• Work a mix of days, evenings, weekends and possibly overnight shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as nurse practitioner or physician assistant in pediatrics or an acute care setting.
• Completion of an APP Fellowship or Longitudinal PA Curriculum
• Experience in academic setting

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.