Instructor of Clinical Practice – PED – Urgent Care

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•$185,000 - $230,000•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. The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Provide clinical coverage in a mixed shift model (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays) for the Urgent Care track only. Ability to cover shifts in all Urgent Care facilities is required. Clinical responsibilities include: Working days, evening, weekends, and holidays Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absences) Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers Attendance and participation in required Section monthly meetings Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children. Annual requirements include but may not be limited to: Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO and at least one code simulation at a local NOC site per academic year Maintenance of PALS certification Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Completed an 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
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 and possibly overnight shifts
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

Responsibilities

Provide clinical coverage in a mixed shift model (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays) for the Urgent Care track only.
Ability to cover shifts in all Urgent Care facilities is required.
Working days, evening, weekends, and holidays
Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absences)
Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents
Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers
Attendance and participation in required Section monthly meetings
Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines
Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children.
Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year
One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO and at least one code simulation at a local NOC site per academic year
Maintenance of PALS certification
Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director.