| Job Title: | Instructor of Clinical Practice - Gen Ped in ED |
| Date Posted: | 2026-08-20 |
| Hospital/Institution: | Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, Emergency Department |
| Job Location: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Job Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
-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
Preferred Qualifications:
-Two or more years' experience in pediatric acute care
-Experience teaching medical students and residents
-Experience with pediatric patient population; pediatric emergency, critical care or urgent care exposure ideal
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
-Advanced understanding of pediatric disease and injuries
-Understanding of a familiarity with resources to assist making clinical decisions and diagnosis.
Skills:
-Use of electronic medical record (EPIC)
-Teaching of medical learners
Technical skills:
-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
Abilities:
-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 |
| Job Description: | 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. Usually these positions are filled by General Pediatricians with experience in acute care medicine.
Opportunities may be available for Flex or per diem work as well. Please inquire if interested. |
| Contact information: | Amanda Egan, NP
Assistant Director, CHCO Colorado Springs ED
amanda.egan@childrenscolorado.org
Derrek Massanari, MD, MPH
Director, Pediatricians, Section of EM
derrek.massanari@childrenscolorado.org
https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40705&lang=en |
| Posted by: | Derrek Massanari MD MPH |
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