Instructor Clinical Practice - PEM

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

About The Position

100% Clinical 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, Anschutz and Network of Care locations. 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. You 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: 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 With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. Living in Colorado is a great experience because of the natural environment, strong economic growth, and lots of 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 2023 rankings. 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 (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 There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Board certification and eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
Active certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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

Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care environment
Experience teaching medical students and residents

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for 1,376 hours consisting of Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz and Network of Care locations.
Provide pediatric emergency care
Provide Pediatric Observation Unit medicine
Cover Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence)
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.
Provide Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents
Provide Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers
Attend and participate in required Section monthly meetings
Participate in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines
Maintain skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children. Annual requirements include but may not be limited to:
Attend Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year
Attend 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
Maintain PALS certification
Maintain 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