Assistant Professor

University of ColoradoAurora, CO
$201,000 - $234,000Onsite

About The Position

Join our pediatric pulmonary team at Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. In this role, you will manage patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting, coordinating longitudinal care, and providing patient- and family-centered education, all while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team. You will provide expert evaluations, managing complex respiratory therapies, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. 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 a pediatric pulmonologist seeking professional growth and the chance to make a real difference for children and families in the Colorado Springs community.

Requirements

  • MD/DO
  • Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics
  • Three years of Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship
  • Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado prior to start date
  • Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
  • Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
  • Knowledge appropriate for individuals completing a three-year Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship
  • Pediatric clinical assessment skills
  • Ability to complete pediatric pulmonary diagnostics and therapeutic procedures
  • Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring responsibilities
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills including both written and verbal
  • Exceptional time-management skills (to include managing email and other electronic forms of communication
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group

Nice To Haves

  • Experience independently caring for pediatric pulmonary patients in inpatient, subspecialty, or consultative care settings.
  • Prior work in an academic medical center, children’s hospital, or complex care environment.
  • Experience participating in quality improvement, clinical pathway development, or educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Outpatient management of new and established pediatric pulmonary patients
  • Perform pulmonary consults for the inpatient service
  • Performance bronchoscopies, laryngoscopies, and PFTs
  • Weekend call coverage

Benefits

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 11/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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