Assistant Professor - MD

Job Summary:

Full time position in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Clinical responsibilities take place at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Colorado Springs Hospital (CSH) and in the well-baby nurseries and NICUs at community hospitals.

The Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado is rapidly expanding, with the recruitment of some of the nation's best and brightest pediatric hospitalists. As we expand our academic, quality improvement, and educational programs, we continue to provide expert inpatient medical care for children throughout Colorado, and beyond.

Our hospitalists offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week pediatric hospitalist services at all Children's Colorado campuses and our partners with many other hospitals. We aim to provide:

* exemplary family-centered care to our patients and families

* seamless communication to referring community providers

* a focus on educating fellows, residents, medical students, and advance practice provider students in the field of general pediatric hospital medicine

* scholarship in all areas that impact inpatient pediatric care

All of our faculty members bring a strong clinical focus, while many pursue research in education and clinical hospital medicine. Our faculty also serve in administrative capacities for the University, Children's Hospital, and our partner hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Proctoring, supervising or teaching students, residents or trainees in a clinical setting.

* Care of pediatric patients admitted to general pediatric wards or observation units at the Children's Hospital Colorado and its Network of Care.

* Care of patients admitted to the surgical co-management hospitalist service.

* Care of well newborns and newborns admitted to Level 2 NICU.

* Routine newborn circumcision, lumbar puncture, procedural sedation.

* Clinical coverage for a 1.0cFTE hospitalist position is 166 day-time shifts. The shift differential at night is 1.75-1.85, dependent upon shift type and location. Shifts will be served across day, swing and overnight shifts as needed to provide full coverage of services throughout the year. At least 50% of shifts will also be nocturnist coverage. There may be some reasonable seasonal variation in the number of hours worked per week and the actual hours of necessary coverage.

* Providers are required to take at least one Jeopardy shift each month. If called in on Jeopardy, full credit will be given as a shift worked and moonlighting pay will be given, or it will be deducted from your yearly clinal requirement.

* Your clinical hours will include major and minor holidays.

* A schedule for coverage of sites of practice will be completed prior to the coverage dates by the Medical Director in consultation with the other physician/providers. Any scheduling disputes will be settled by the Medical Director. The provider whose name appears on the schedule will be responsible for assuring coverage, and any uncovered shifts will result in a decrease in compensation, on a prorated basis.

* Due to the multiple facilities within the CHCO NOC at which Hospitalist services are provided, you may be required to provide care at a site other than the usual site of practice. Notification of the need to provide care at an alternative site will be made as soon as possible. Orientation to a new site of practice will be provided by the site medical director or their designee.

* Scheduling is done through the online QGenda system, to which you will be oriented. This online program is the mechanism for schedule requests and viewing individual and site shift schedules. In addition, it is the mechanism for shift changes.

* Become certified for Procedural Sedation per CHCO guidelines.

* Maintain active medical staff privileges at appropriate facilities.

* You are required to complete EPIC training to achieve proficiency in charting with the EMR. You will also comply with all CHCO and CU Medicine rules regarding timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC EMR.

* Practitioner is expected to comply with annual PRISM evaluation process.

* You will be expected to spend several days each month tending to non-clinical duties such as teaching, quality improvement/research and administrative obligations. Administrative responsibilities may include input into hospital and clinic systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the hospital medicine service and clinical mission.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is Colorado Springs, CO.

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Why Join Us:

Children's Hospital Colorado is ranked among the "Best Pediatric Programs" in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs has 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

* BC/BE in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

* Completion of pediatric residency training and/or a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine.

* Proven administrative experience in the field of pediatric hospital medicine.

* Sustained clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine.

* Proven experience and continued interest in curriculum development and education.

Condition of Employment:

* Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado

* Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in Hospital Medicine.

* Experience in newborn care and NICU.

* Demonstrated leadership and accomplishments in complex organizational environments.

* Documented vision and success in developing teaching and clinical programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* The applicant should be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

* Ability to be well-organized and efficient in their work and be able to prioritize patient and system needs appropriately.

* The applicant should be highly committed to quality improvement, family centered care, and evidence-based practice.

* Proven administrative and leadership abilities.

* Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, health care teams, administrators, community organizations and donors.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Amanda Schloesser, Amanda.Schloesser@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Apply by August 24, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $183,285-$195,614

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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