Instructor of Clinical Practice - PEM

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11h•$245,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

100% Clinical Effort You will be expected to maintain 1.0cFTE (clinical effort). Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1,376 hours. All clinical hours obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs location. Coverage will include: Pediatric emergency care Pediatric Observation Unit medicine Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence) Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at all other facilities where ED or urgent care services are provided by the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement by the practitioner and the medical director of the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC. Y ou will be expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and operational updates meetings of the Section of Emergency Medicine. It is recommended that you participate in Children’s Hospital Colorado Main or with anesthesiology one time per year to maintain airway skills as well as other technical seminars as deemed by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the medical director. 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: o Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year o 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 o Maintenance of PALS certification o Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work o Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director Why Join Us: Colorado Springs is ranked in the top 10 most desirable places to live in the United States by US News and World Report. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, and skiing. Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, this beautiful city can receive over 300 days of sunshine and offers an ideal climate year-round. Additionally, the city has a robust visual and performing arts community. It is home to the US Olympic Training Center and three universities including The Air Force Academy. All three universities have an active athletic department and performing arts. The Colorado Springs metro area has a population over 700,000 with excellent schools and a robust economy. While Colorado Springs has a lot to do, Denver is only 60 miles north – you can enjoy the benefits of both cities! Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado’s Department of Pediatrics are ranked in the top 10 “Best Children’s Hospitals” and “Best Pediatric Programs” in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs has the only dedicated pediatric Emergency Department in Southern Colorado serving as 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. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: 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 There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Board certification or eligibility in: o Pediatric Emergency Medicine oro Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.
Active certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Active ATLS
Active Colorado Medical License
Active Colorado State DEA license
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
Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injury patterns
Understanding of and familiarity with resources to assist in making clinical decisions and diagnosis
Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
Teaching of medical learners
Effectively and respectfully field calls from referring physicians to facilitate referral to site appropriate for presenting problem/service requested and transport to site
Interpretation of plain radiographs
Foreign body removal
Laceration repair, including vermillion border and nail bed repair (some advanced techniques can be learned on job)
Incision and drainage
Reduction of minor digit fractures or joint dislocations (can be learned on job)
Nerve blocks
Lumbar puncture
IV fluid management of electrolyte and endocrine derangements
Acute respiratory care
Intubation (ongoing yearly skills training mandatory)
Pediatric resuscitation (must maintain PALS certification and complete required annual mock resuscitations)
Procedural Sedation (do not need to hold previous credentials but must obtain credentialing at CHCO. Process in place for education and assisting with obtaining credentials.)
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-12 hours at a time
Promote teamwork amongst nurses, techs, learners, and colleagues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Work a mix of days, evening, overnights, weekend, and holiday shifts

Nice To Haves

Three or more years' experience in pediatric acute care environment
Experience teaching medical students and residents
Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatric emergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal
POCUS trained

Responsibilities

Pediatric emergency care
Pediatric Observation Unit medicine
Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence)
Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at all other facilities where ED or urgent care services are provided by the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement by the practitioner and the medical director of the Children’s Hospital Colorado NOC.
Attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and operational updates meetings of the Section of Emergency Medicine.
Participate in Children’s Hospital Colorado Main or with anesthesiology one time per year to maintain airway skills as well as other technical seminars as deemed by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the medical director.
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