University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine
Job Title: Assistant Professor – Clinical Practice Track – Advanced Practice Provider
Position #00850206– Requisition #40504
Full time Faculty Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) position in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM). This position requires a strong interest in pediatric hospital medicine, including development of expertise in nephrology, pulmonary, behavioral health, and/or surgical co-management. This position will primarily have responsibility at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Anschutz Medical Campus on pediatric inpatient general medical, complex pulmonary, behavioral health, nephrology, and/or surgical co-management MD/APP teams. This position works both independently and collaboratively with hospitalist and pulmonary teams to provide high ‑quality acute and complex care for patients with primary pulmonary conditions and high medical complexity. Some clinical time may also include coverage within the CHCO Network of Care, including pediatric provider coverage at Vail Health. This position includes day and nocturnist shifts, including weekend and holiday coverage. Additionally, in response to unforeseen crisis staffing situations this position may entail some short-term cross-coverage to other inpatient settings within CHCO.
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:
·Provides direct inpatient care for general pediatric patients across all ages and developmental, nutritional, and physiological needs.
·Provides independent, high‑quality inpatient care and disease management from admission through discharge, coordinating closely with case management, social work, nursing, and other team members.
·Performs history and physical examinations and determines treatment plans.
·Monitors illness progression and escalates care for decompensating patients.
·Maintains LP procedural skills and privileges (initial privileging may be obtained upon hire).
·Participates in multi-disciplinary care including team meetings and patient care conferences.
·Nocturnist role: Provides overnight coverage for PHM complex pulmonary, TRACK, and general medical teams, including admissions, transfers, and stabilization of decompensating patients with in‑house PHM faculty and APP support.
·Cross-coverage to PHM teams including surgical co-management, behavioral health co-management, nephrology co-management, pulmonary and other general pediatric hospital medicine inpatient services.
·VAIL HEALTH: ED consultations for pediatric patients, stabilization of decompensating patients with potential for facilitating code situations, determination of appropriate disposition from ED or outside facility, including arranging transport, independent management of pediatric inpatients from admission through discharge with physician telehealth backup. Participates in pediatric education for Vail Health staff and helps build and maintain relationships within the Vail Valley healthcare community.
·Attendance and participation at monthly section/staff meetings is required.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
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 offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
APN licensure and a masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
BLS and PALS certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification required.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required.
Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado. Will need to qualify for and obtain prescriptive authority within one year of beginning position.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine.
Conditions 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.
Must be willing and able to comply with all onboarding requirements of various community hospitals, Children's Hospital Colorado Network of Care locations, the Main CHCO Campus in Aurora, and the CHCO Campus in Colorado Springs, as needed.
Colorado license, BLS, and PALS will be required prior to start date. NRP required within 6 months of hire.
*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:
8 or more years of experience in pediatrics.
Current CO state prescriptive authority.
Inpatient experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of a variety of common pediatric and adolescent inpatient conditions.
Superior customer service, communication, organizational and prioritization, problem solving, and collaboration skills are necessary.
Expertise and training in history and physical examinations and determination of treatment plans necessary.
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.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 July 25, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$125,000 - $151,000
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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
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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Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program
