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Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellow

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care

Job Title:** **Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellow

Position #00818872:** **- Requisition #:38514

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

+ Rotates through general ward pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, pulmonary, oncology, cardiology and electives.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

+ 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

+ 10 days of vacation and sick time

+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Physician Assistant:

+ Graduation from an APAP approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

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Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellow - 38514 Faculty

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Fellowship is a 12-month post-graduate program dedicated to enhancing the development of early-career Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants or for those new to pediatric hospital-based medicine. Recognizing that PNPs and PAs are increasingly utilized in inpatient care models, our program's mission is providing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a provider to succeed in the challenging world of pediatric inpatient medicine. Fellows will rotate through various sections within Children's Hospital Colorado and will provide patient care under the direction of a supervising physician faculty member.

+ Practices as a fully credentialed provider caring for pediatric patients under the supervision of an attending physician.

+ Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, and comprehensive physical examinations, behavioral and developmental assessments.

+ Communicates verbally all pertinent patient information to the on call attending physician, nursing staff, and other relevant healthcare providers.

+ Rounds daily on patients based upon a rotating schedule and collaborates with the attending physician, other attending physicians from consulting services, and with the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, plan, set priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of patient care.

+ Formulates management plans in conjunction with the attending physician and evaluates patient physiologic and behavioral responses to these management plans.

+ Documents daily all relevant data including but not limited to results of diagnostic tests, laboratory results, patients' condition, response to therapies/interventions, and follow-up interventions.

+ Communicates with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their child.

+ Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocol and current pediatric critical care standards.

+ Initiates and performs measures necessary to resuscitate and stabilize a compromised pediatric patient according to current critical care and AHA standards.

+ Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and reviewing changes in health legislation and relevant professional research.

+ Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement and/or research activities.

+ Participates in documenting outcome measures.

+ Identifies potential areas for research.

+ Completes didactic work including attending lectures, completing online modules, outlined fellowship curriculum, simulations and case-studies.

+ Undergoes evaluation for successful completion of the fellowship program to include direct observation, written evaluation, and capstone project.

This is a unique one-year fellowship program that is dedicated to enhancing the development of early-career Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who wish to pursue a career in pediatric hospital-based medicine. Fellows will be exposed to all facets of pediatric inpatient care including rotations in hospital medicine, critical care, pulmonology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, cardiology, oncology and more. 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

+ Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

+ Colorado license will be required prior to start date.

+ ACLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.Or **Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:**

+ Graduate of an accredited BSN program.

+ APN licensure and a Masters from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

+ ACLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

+ 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. **Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Previous experience in a pediatric clinical setting

+ Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team

+ Previous experience working in a hospital setting **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Ability to communicate effectively;

+ Ability to handle stressful situations with professional composure;

+ Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs appropriately;

+ Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery;

+ Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team;

+ Well organized and efficient in their work;

+ Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, and evidence based practice.

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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .Questions should be directed to: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=APPFellowship@childrenscolorado.org)

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $74,000- $79,000The 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.Perks & Benefits: https://advantage.cu.edu/search (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/search) Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

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.

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 [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .

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 [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20999 - SOM-PEDS Critical Care-GenOps : Full-time : Dec 15, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6793854&targetURL=APPFellowship@childrenscolorado.org) Position Number: 00818872jeid-2e43ab7274970b49875407ce4ee8c0f2

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.