University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Instructor of Clinical Practice - Advanced Practice Provider



Job Summary:

Instructors are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that work at Children's Hospital Coloradoin an emergency care settings. They provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents in our 24/7 and afterhours network of Emergency facilities. In this role, they perform history and physical examinations to define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis, treatment, and disposition. Work in this setting will require technical and procedural skills and may require pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support. In addition, Clinical Faculty are involved with institutional quality and patient safety improvement and development of clinical care guidelines that aim to provide consistent, quality care throughout our institution and are core members of the clinical Pediatric teaching staff for University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain Colorado State certifications based on requirements of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
• Clinical Faculty in the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) and Emergency Department provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents; perform history and physical examinations; and define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis, treatment, and disposition.
• Clinical coverage includes days, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts based on CFTE. Clinical hours will also include major and minor holidays allocated proportionately.
• Expected attendance at section meetings:

• At least a 75% of the monthly Section meetings
• 75% of quarterly APP Meetings
• 50% of the monthly CME and M&M meetings

• Maintain skills in urgent/emergent care of children by completing the following:

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
• Scheduled Acute Care Education sessions
• Participation in 1 high fidelity code simulation per academic year
• Other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Medical Director

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO and additional CHCO Emergency Departments in the Denver metro area.

Qualifications:

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
• NPs must hold Pediatric Acute Care Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience as nurse practitioner or physician assistant in pediatrics or an acute care setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Skills:
• Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Teaching of medical learner
• Technical skills required may include the following based on your credentialing with CHCO:

• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
• Laceration repair
• Minor Incision and drainage
• Nerve blocks
• Foreign body removal
• Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
• Acute respiratory care
• ECG interpretation
• Medical Screening Exams

Abilities:
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-10 hours at a time
• Ability to handle stressful situation with professional composure
• Promote teamwork amongst providers, nurses, techs, learners and other colleague
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery

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: Janette Prokop, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July, 24 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

The hiring range for this position is $113,000 to $158,000 annually. Compensation is assigned according to the Section's established salary matrix, with salary determined by years of relevant experience at the time of hire.

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.

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