Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Pediatrics – Section of Emergency Medicine - Instructor Clinical Practice

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Instructors of Clinical Practice are clinical faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) Urgent Care Departments in Colorado. In this role, instructors 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. 100% Clinical Effort You will be expected to maintain 1.0 cFTE (clinical effort). Urgent Care Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1520 hours. All clinical hour obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Urgent Care locations. Coverage will include: Pediatric urgent care Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence) Clinical Faculty in the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) and Emergency Department provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents; perform history and physical examinations; and define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis, treatment, and disposition. Clinical coverage includes days, evenings and weekend shifts based on CFTE. Clinical hours will also include major and minor holidays allocated proportionately. Expected attendance at section meetings: At least 75% of the monthly Section meetings Maintain Colorado State certifications based on requirements of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. Maintain skills in urgent/emergent care of children by completing the following: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification Scheduled Acute Care Education sessions Participation in 1 high fidelity code simulation per academic year Other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Medical Director Why Join Us: With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! Living in Colorado is a great experience because of the natural environment, strong economic growth, and recreational activities. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country while the Department of Pediatrics was ranked No. 8 in the nation for “Best Medical Schools – Pediatrics” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 rankings. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Pediatric Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Active Colorado NP or PA license
Current DEA or ability to apply
Current PALS Certification
Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injuries
Understanding familiarity with resources to assist making clinical decisions and diagnosis
Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
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
Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offender background check

Nice To Haves

Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care environment (OR completing a Pediatric Residency program with significant experience in Urgent Care and electives and/or extra-clinical activities that demonstrate clear interest in pediatric urgent care)
Experience teaching medical students and residents
POCUS trained
Technical skills required may include the following based on your credentialing with CHCO: 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

Responsibilities

Provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients.
Perform history taking and physical examinations.
Define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan.
Provide coverage for 1520 hours at 1.0 cFTE.
Cover Pediatric urgent care Jeopardy shifts.
Attend at least 75% of the monthly Section meetings
Maintain Colorado State certifications based on requirements of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
Maintain skills in urgent/emergent care of children by completing the following: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, Scheduled Acute Care Education sessions, Participation in 1 high fidelity code simulation per academic year, Other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Medical Director