University of Colorado Anschutz - Colorado Springs

Department: Pediatrics - Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Instructor of Clinical Practice - PED



Job Summary:

Pediatric Instructors of Clinical Practice are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs Emergency Department. In this role, they will provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients. They will perform history taking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan.

Please see Requisition #40732 for Part-Time position.

Key Responsibilities:

100% Clinical Effort
• Expected to maintain 1.0 cFTE (clinical effort). Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1,376 clinical hours per year. All clinical hours obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs location. 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 Children's Hospital of Colorado and Children's Hospital of Colorado - Colorado Springs Emergency Departments unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement of the practitioner and the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director.
• Expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and Colorado Springs administrative meetings.
• Participate in Children's Hospital Colorado Main or Colorado Springs 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 other learner
• Clinical Supervision and support for Advanced Practice Provider
• Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guideline
• 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:
• One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO-COS
• Maintenance of PALS certification
• Maintenance of ATLS certification
• Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
• Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
• Completed an accredited residency in Pediatrics or combined Medicine-Pediatrics
• Board Certified or eligible in Pediatrics
• 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
• Experience teaching medical students and residents
• POCUS trained
• Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatric emergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal

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:

• 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 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

Conditions of Employment:
• 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.

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: David Listman, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 15th. 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:

1.0 FTE at $189,000 to $250,000.

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