Clinical Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics

• Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Clinical Instructor - hourly

Position #: 00007287 - Requisition #: 34025

Job Summary:

Clinical Instructors in the Department of Pediatrics

• Section of Emergency Medicine are Hourly Faculty that work at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and its Network of Care (NOC) in emergency or urgent care settings. They provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents in our 24/7 and afterhours network of emergency/urgent care 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 requires technical and procedural skills and provision of procedural sedation and may require pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support. In addition, Clinical Faculty are involved with institutional quality and patient safety improvement initiatives 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 Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage in a mixed shift model (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) for a 24/7 Emergency care network. Ability to cover shifts at all sites, including Colorado Springs, is required.

• Clinical responsibilities include Pediatric urgent and emergency care:

• Pediatric observation unit medicine

• Rotating sick-call (Jeopardy) coverage

• Attendance and participation in section wide meetings is required.

• Attendance at Morbidity and Mortality Conference, CME and local site meetings is recommended, but voluntary

• Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children.

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. The Department of Pediatrics was ranked No. 7 in the nation for "Best Medical Schools

• Pediatrics" in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 rankings.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree

• Completion of 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 of experience in pediatric acute care environment (OR completion of a Pediatric Residency program with significant experience in Urgent Care and electives and/or extra-clinical activities that demonstrate interest in and preparedness for pediatric urgent care)

• Experience teaching medical students and residents.

• Experience supervising/collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers

• Prior use of EPIC

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs

• Laceration repair (including vermillion border and nail bed repair

• Incision and drainage

• Nerve blocks

• 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

• 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

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.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Derrek Massanari, Derrek.Massanari@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 30,2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Provider Group

Shift

Rate

PED

Regular

$125.00

PED

Overnight

$140.00

PED

Urgent Care

$115.00

PED

Non-Clinical

$62.50

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

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.

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.