Open Rank - Instructor or Sr. Instructor - Clinical APP

Job Summary:

This General Cardiology APP will provide comprehensive direct patient care, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric cardiology patients at the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) in the outpatient setting. This is a 1.0 instructor/senior instructor faculty position within the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Direct patient care of the pediatric cardiology patient
• Performing comprehensive patient histories on new or established pediatric cardiology patients
• Physical examinations with additional focused cardiovascular exam
• Order and interpret lab work
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests or official reads of EKGs, echocardiograms, chest radiography, cardiac CT, MRI and exercise tests.
• Implement treatment or management plans that may include medications or referral for interventions of our cardiac catheterization or cardiac surgical team. Following standard or practice and established pediatric cardiology guidelines
• Support and coordinate case management in the psychosocial needs of the pediatric cardiology patient
• Collaborate, refer, and consult with cardiology attending physicians, consulting specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, safe, and high-quality care
• Contribute to organizational and departmental quality improvement projects
• Participate in research and evaluation of research protocols when applicable

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor, based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

Nurse Practitioners:

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado.
• Pediatric Advanced Practice licensure (PNCB or similar)
• Masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current State of Colorado license
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification at time of hire

OR

Physician Assistants:

• Graduate from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current State of Colorado License
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification at time of hire

Senior Instructor:

Nurse Practitioners:

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado.
• Pediatric Advanced Practice licensure (PNCB or similar)
• Masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current State of Colorado license
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification at time of hire
• 5 or more years of experience in a Pediatric field at the level of Instructor or Sr. Instructor within an academic institution

OR

Physician Assistants:

• Graduate from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current State of Colorado License
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification at time of hire
• 5 or more years of experience in a Pediatric field at the level of Instructor or Sr. Instructor within an academic institution

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:

• Prior experience in Pediatric Cardiology
• Minimum of 1-year nursing or advanced practice experience in Pediatric Cardiac Care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of Pediatric Cardiology and congenital heart disease
• Ability to provide high customer service to diverse patients within an academic medical setting
• Ability to manage patients with complex medical histories and/or diagnoses
• Ability to effectively collaborate within interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams
• Strong clinical care skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication, and Customer Service

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: Jodi Naylor, jodi.naylor@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 6/27/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $103,000 to $113,000

Senior Instructor: $113,000 to $123,000

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 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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Equal Employment 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.