Open Rank-Instructor-Professor of Clinical Practice Medical Director, CHCO Colorado Springs Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver seeks an Open Rank: Instructor – Professor of Clinical Practice board certified/board eligible pediatric intensivist to serve as Medical Director for the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Children’s Hospital Colorado’s new freestanding children’s hospital in Colorado Springs. The selected candidate will have clinical, operational and financial responsibility for the 16-bed (PICU). The Medical Director’s scope of responsibility will include practice management, operational efficiency, business development and delivery of outstanding provider and patient service. In the role, they will lead the integration of care for critically ill children across all hospital services by collaborating with peers from emergency medicine, surgery, trauma and various subspecialties. As the PICU’s clinical leader, the Medical Director will be a key member of the CHCO Colorado Springs’s clinical leadership team and will participate in strategic and operational discussions affecting both the unit and the hospital. The Medical Director will be expected to work as an attending physician and provide care for critically ill children in the CHCO Colorado Springs PICU. Practice assignments and the allocation of effort will be dependent upon the staffing model designed and resources available.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care
• At least three (3) years as practicing pediatric intensivist
• 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

• Clinical expertise in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Experience developing clinical programs.
• Physician leadership experience
• At least three years of physician leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with CHCO administration and other hospital service directors in all specialties (medical, surgical, nursing, etc.)
• Determine strategic vision and provide medical oversight for clinical operations of CHCO Colorado Springs PICU
• Ensure responsive, high-quality and consistent service to all customers of the CHCO Colorado Springs PICU
• Ensure development of a high-quality providers with provisions for ongoing professional growth and development
• Develop and maintain appropriate forums for ongoing faculty education and development

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees