Instructor

Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO).

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services for all areas of Pediatric General Surgery including  the Trauma Acute Care Surgery (TACS) Service, Pediatric Specialty Service (PSS), and rotate through the outpatient surgery clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO). Duties will include primarily inpatient responsibilities such as rounding, writing orders/progress notes, consults, discharge, patient assessment, patient education, care coordination, disease management, and minor procedures. Close collaboration with pediatric general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, residents/fellows, and hospital staff will be necessary. Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel, and primary care providers is essential. The candidate will provide care to patients in the pediatric intensive care unit, acute care areas, and in the outpatient clinics.  The work schedule may include up to 13hr shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  

NP:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree, an acute care certification is required)
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner)
• Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications or successful completion within six months of hire.

PA:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges.
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).
• Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications or successful completion within six months of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications 

NP:

• Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred.
• Prefer candidate who is willing to work strictly overnight shifts (25% shift differential added to base salary below) 

PA:

• Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred.
• Prefer candidate who is willing to work strictly overnight shifts (25% shift differential added to base salary below) 

How to Apply:

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

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    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: Kevin Koffenberger, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 10th , 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$104,603 to $141,502

For the 1.0 FTE a 25% shift differential added to all night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

The above salary 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .