Department: Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Job Title: Instructor or Senior Instructor
Working Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP/APRN)
- Requisition #:41673
Job Summary:
Join our pediatric pulmonary team at Children's Hospital Colorado and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on two major programs (1) Asthma, wheezing toddlers, and recurrent wheezing illnesses (2) Chronic respiratory failure with invasive or noninvasive ventilation dependence. You will primarily support the inpatient pulmonary consult service, providing expert evaluations, managing complex respiratory therapies, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. You will also collaborate with the outpatient pulmonary providers, and coordinate transitions from inpatient to outpatient care. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment while directly shaping high-quality pediatric respiratory care. This position offers a dynamic, hands-on role for an advanced practice provider seeking professional growth and the chance to make a real difference for children and families in Colorado.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care:
• Provide pulmonary consult services for hospitalized pediatric patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including comprehensive evaluations, formulation and implementation of treatment plans, daily follow-up, and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• You will have independent consulting responsibilities as well as shared APP/physician consultation when appropriate.
• Manage and adjust respiratory therapies in collaboration with attending pulmonologists, respiratory therapy, and the primary care teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate pulmonary recommendations to consulting and primary teams.
• Monitor clinical progress, respond to changes in patient status, and support escalation or de-escalation of care as appropriate.
• Recommend diagnostic tests and acute treatment plans, collaborate with the outpatient pulmonary providers, and coordinates transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.
Coordination and Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with pediatric pulmonologists and multidisciplinary teams, including hospitalists, intensivists, nursing, respiratory therapy, case management, and social work, to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions, including coordination of home respiratory equipment and outpatient follow-up.
Education
• Provide education to patients and families regarding pulmonary diagnoses, treatment plans, and home respiratory therapies.
• Participate in education of residents, fellows, medical students, nursing staff, and other clinical team members as appropriate
Quality Improvement and Program Support
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and programmatic efforts to improve patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency.
• Support divisional meetings, performance improvement activities, and other departmental initiatives related to the pulmonary consult service.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing or equivalent education as a physician's assistant.
• Licensed, or license-eligible to practice professional advanced nursing in Colorado, for PAs, Physician Assistant Certificate.
• Registration, or ability to register with a State Board Agency of Nursing as an Advanced/Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant.
Senior Instructor
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing or equivalent education as a physician's assistant.
• Licensed, or license-eligible to practice professional advanced nursing in Colorado, for PAs, Physician Assistant Certificate.
• Registration with a State Board Agency of Nursing as an Advanced/Family Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant
• 5 years relevant pediatric or family practice experience as an advanced practice provider
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
*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:
• Presently listed on the advance practice DORA registry in Colorado
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plu
• Inpatient experience a plu
• For NPs, acute care certification (AC) is preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge appropriate for individuals working as an Advanced Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Skills in pediatric diagnostics and procedures as relevant
• Familiarity with electronic medical record and proficiency in e-communication method
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 addre
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Oren Kupfer, MD at Oren.Kupfer@childrenscolorado.org
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.
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 15, 2027.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Instructor: $111,000 to $119,000
Senior Instructor: $121,000 to $131,000
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
