Instructor of Clinical Practice - PED

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Instructors of Clinical Practice are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs Emergency Department. In this role, they will provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients. They will perform history taking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan. 100% Clinical Effort Expected to maintain 1.0 cFTE (clinical effort). Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1,376 clinical hours per year. All clinical hours obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs location. Coverage will include: Pediatric Emergency care Pediatric Observation Unit medicine Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence) · Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at all Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Children’s Hospital of Colorado - Colorado Springs Emergency Departments unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement of the practitioner and the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director. · Expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and Colorado Springs administrative meetings. · Participate in Children’s Hospital Colorado Main or Colorado Springs 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. · Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents, and other learners · Clinical Supervision and support for Advanced Practice Providers · Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines · 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: o One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO-COS o Maintenance of PALS certification o Maintenance of ATLS certification o Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work o Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Completed an accredited residency in Pediatrics or combined Medicine-Pediatrics
Board Certified or eligible in Pediatrics
Active certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Active Colorado Medical License
Active Colorado State DEA license
Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injuries
Understanding of a familiarity with resources to assist making clinical decisions and diagnosis
Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
Teaching of medical learners
Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
Laceration repair
Minor Incision and drainage
Nerve blocks
Foreign body removal
Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
Acute respiratory care
ECG interpretation
Medical Screening Exams
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, acute care environment for 8-10 hours at a time
Ability to handle stressful situation with professional composure
Promote teamwork amongst providers, nurses, techs, learners, and other colleagues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery
Well organized and efficient
Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs
Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, and evidenced-based practice
Work a mix of days, evenings, weekends, and possibly overnight shifts
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

Nice To Haves

Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care
Experience teaching medical students and residents
POCUS trained
Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatric emergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal

Responsibilities

Provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients.
Perform history taking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan.
Provide coverage for 1,376 clinical hours per year.
Maintain active medical staff privileges at all Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Children’s Hospital of Colorado - Colorado Springs Emergency Departments unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement of the practitioner and the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director.
Attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and Colorado Springs administrative meetings.
Participate in Children’s Hospital Colorado Main or Colorado Springs 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.
Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents, and other learners
Clinical Supervision and support for Advanced Practice Providers
Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines
Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children.
One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO-COS
Maintenance of PALS certification
Maintenance of ATLS certification
Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the Section Head or Colorado Springs ED Medical Director