Instructor, Aero GI - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Digestive Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) are seeking a full-time clinical faculty member at the Instructor rank. This role is primarily focused on providing comprehensive General/Core Pediatric Gastroenterology care, encompassing ambulatory clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and inpatient attending/consult services. In addition to core GI responsibilities, this faculty member will actively participate in CHCO’s well-established, multidisciplinary Aerodigestive Program—a premier regional and national referral center with over 15 years of experience evaluating complex patients with overlapping GI, pulmonary, and airway presentations.

Requirements

Medical Degree (MD/DO)
ABP Pediatrics Board Certified
Completed fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at RRC-approved fellowship (or equivalent) by the time of hire date
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of clinical experience
Demonstrated clinical experience in aerodigestive diseases
Demonstrated clinical research experience in gastrointestinal and aerodigestive diseases
Knowledge of all pediatric GI disorders
Demonstrated skills in pediatric GI endoscopic and other procedures
Excellent teaching and education skills, knowledge, communication skills, and training of pediatric gastroenterology
Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in integrated aerodigestive clinics, multi-specialty care conferences, and joint procedural days alongside pediatric pulmonology, ENT, pediatric surgery, speech therapy, and nutrition.
Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical care for pediatric patients with general GI disorders and complex aerodigestive diseases across the CHCO network.
Continue clinical research and expand the clinical trial portfolio for gastrointestinal and aerodigestive diseases.
Perform a full suite of pediatric gastrointestinal procedures (e.g., endoscopies, colonoscopies) including coordinated procedures with Aerodigestive colleagues.
Provide consultative and call support services for CHCO and affiliated healthcare partners.
Oversee, mentor, and evaluate pediatric GI fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Contribute to the academic mission of the section through participation in clinical research, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and protocol development for the Aerodigestive Program.