**Instructor Advanced Practice Provider** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine** **Job Title: Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider** **Position #** **00744916 - Requisition #34854** **Job Summary:** + exemplary family-centered care to our patients and families + seamless communication to referring community providers + a focus on educating fellows (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/sections/pediatric-hospital-medicine/fellowships) , residents (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/education/pediatric-residency-program) , medical students, and advance practice provider students in the field of general pediatric hospital medicine + scholarship in all areas that impact inpatient pediatric care Key Responsibilities: + Performs direct front line care of inpatient pulmonary and complex discharge planning/coordination in collaboration with the Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine consultant service. + Performs direct front line care of the general medicine pediatric population of all age ranges, developmental, nutritional and physiological status in the inpatient setting. + The APP works independently within the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality inpatient care and disease management for a variety of pediatric inpatient conditions of varying acuity and complexity from admission through discharge, including coordination of discharge planning with case managers, social work, nurses, and other medical personnel. + History and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans. + Monitoring of illness progression and escalation of care for decompensating patients. + LP procedural skills and privilege maintenance (initial procedural privileging can be obtained upon employment if not already privileged). + Participates in multi-disciplinary care including team meetings and patient care conferences. + Nocturnist role: Coverage of AMC PHM complex pulmonary, coverage of transitional respiratory and airway center for kids (TRACK), and general medical inpatient teams, including admissions, transfers, stabilization of decompensating patients with in-house support provided by PHM faculty physician and APP nocturnists. No patients are admitted to TRACK overnight. Support from pulmonologist for TRACK patients will be provided by telephone/secure chat. + VAIL HEALTH: ED consultations for pediatric patients, stabilization of decompensating patients with potential for facilitating code situations, determination of appropriate disposition from ED or outside facility, including arranging transport, independent management of pediatric inpatients from admission through discharge with physician telehealth backup. Participation in pediatric education for Vail Health staff, as well as building and maintaining relationships within the Vail Valley healthcare community is expected. + Attendance and participation at monthly staff meetings is required. **Work Location:** Onsite **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + Medical: Multiple plan options + Dental: Multiple plan options + Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision + Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay + Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year + Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) + Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) + Holiday Days: 10/year + Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses + ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** **Physician Assistant:** + Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program. + Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. + Colorado license will be required prior to start date. + BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. **Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:** + Graduate of an accredited BSN program. + APN licensure and a master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. + BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date. + Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required. + Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required. + Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado. Will need to qualify for and obtain prescriptive authority within one year of beginning position. **Conditions 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._ + _Must be willing and able to comply with all onboarding requirements of various community hospitals, Children's Hospital Colorado Network of Care locations, the Main CHCO Campus in Aurora, and the CHCO Campus in Colorado Springs, as needed._ + _Colorado license, BLS, and PALS will be required prior to start date. NRP required within 6 months of hire._ _*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:_** + _5 years of experience in pediatrics._ + _Current CO state prescriptive authority._ + _Inpatient experience._ **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_** + _Knowledge of a variety of common pediatric and adolescent inpatient conditions._ + _Superior customer service, communication, organizational and prioritization, problem solving, and collaboration skills are necessary._ + _Expertise and training in history and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans necessary._ **_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. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address_ _Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) ._ _Questions should be directed to: Jolie Eirich, Jolie.Eirich@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=Jolie.Eirich@cuanschutz.edu)_ **_Screening of Applications Begins:_** _Screening begins on immediately and continues until November 30, 2024._ **_Anticipated Pay Range:_** _The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as_ **_HIRING RANGE:_** _$111,000 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=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@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) ._ _Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References_ **_Job Category_** _: Faculty_ **_Primary Location_** _: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21566 - SOM-PEDS HospMed-GenOps_ **_Schedule_** _: Full-time_ **_Posting Date_** _: Sep 16, 2024_ **_Unposting Date_** _: Ongoing Posting Contact Name:_ + _Leslie Velasque Posting Contact Email: Leslie.Velasque@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=Leslie.Velasque@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00744916_ **_To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=34854&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5643597)_** _Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved._ _Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)_ _jeid-a460ddce866af448816cceca5fa6c0e8_ Instructor - Advanced Practice Provider - 34854 Faculty Full time position in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. This position will primarily have responsibility at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Anschutz Medical Campus on the PHM Complex Pulmonary MD/APP team and secondary responsibilities on the general medical pediatric inpatient MD/APP teams. This position will work independently and in collaboration with pediatric hospitalist and pulmonary physicians, advance practice providers, APP and physician fellows, RTs, and nurses to provide high quality acute and complex care to patients with primary pulmonary conditions and high medical complexity. After two years of experience, some clinical time may also be in the Children's Hospital of Colorado Network of Care, including clinical obligations providing pediatric provider coverage at Vail Health in a remote, community hospital setting. This position will include day and nocturnist shifts and includes weekends and holidays at these locations. Additionally, in response to unforeseen crisis staffing situations this position may entail some short-term cross-coverage to other inpatient settings within CHCO. The Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=http://www.childrenscolorado.org/) is rapidly expanding, with the recruitment of some of the nation's best and brightest pediatric hospitalists. As we expand our academic, quality improvement, and educational programs, we continue to provide expert inpatient medical care for children throughout Colorado, and beyond. Our hospitalists offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week pediatric hospitalist services at all Children's Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/hospitalist/) campuses and our partners with many other hospitals. We aim to provide: All of our faculty members bring a strong clinical focus, while many pursue research in education and clinical hospital medicine. Our faculty also serve in administrative capacities for the University, Children's Hospital, and our partner hospitals. - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked among the "Best Pediatric Programs" in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs has a level two pediatric trauma designation with 115 hospital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/ surgery). We have a growing number of subspecialty services available to provide topnotch pediatric care - both inpatient and outpatient. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5643597&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . 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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.