Instructor - PEM

Instructor - PEM - 34027 Faculty

Description

University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics - Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Instructor - PEM

Position #: 0073729 - Requisition #: 34027

Job Summary:

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1. Pediatric emergency care

2. Pediatric Observation Unit medicine

3. Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence)

4. 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.

5. You will be expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and operational updates meetings of the Section of Emergency Medicine.

6. 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.

7. Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents

8. Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers

9. Attendance and participation in required Section monthly meetings

10. Participation in quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines

11. 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:

12. Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year

13. 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

14. Maintenance of PALS certification

15. Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work

16. Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director.

Work Location:

Onsite

Why Join Us:

Diversity and Equity:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree

• Board certification or eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine

• Active certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Active Colorado Medical License

• Active Colorado State DEA license

Condition of Employment:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• One 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

• POCUS trained

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injury patterns

• Understanding of and familiarity with resources to assist in making clinical decisions and diagnosis

Skills

• 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

Technical skills

• 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.)

Abilities

• 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

How to Apply:

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

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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:

• this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

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. 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: ~~~ (~~~) .

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.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at ~~~/cu-careers (~~~) . Questions should be directed to: Bernadette Johnson, ~~~ (~~~)

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 29, 2024.

The starting salary rate () for this position has been established as The salary has been established at $225,000. The above salary rate () 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: ~~~ salary has been established at $225,000. The above salary rate () 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: ~~~ (~~~)

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 ~~~ (~~~) ?.

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.

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 (~~~) .

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20989 - SOM-PEDS EMERGENCY MED-GENOPS : Full-time : Jun 24, 2024 : Jun 30, 2024, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Bernadette Johnson Posting Contact Email: ~~~ (~~~) Position Number: 00793729jeid-4f7c00688f278e4b8005aa0c0d047128

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