Adjoint Instructor – PED – Hourly

Job Summary:

Adjoint Instructors in the Department of Pediatrics Section of Emergency Medicine are Hourly Faculty that work at Childrens Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and its Network of Care (NOC) in emergency or urgent care settings. They provide medical care to acutely ill and injured infants children and adolescents in our 24/7 and afterhours network of emergency/urgent care facilities. In this role they perform history and physical examinations to define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis treatment and disposition. Work in this setting requires technical and procedural skills and provision of procedural sedation and may require pediatric resuscitation and advanced life support. In addition Clinical Faculty are involved with institutional quality and patient safety improvement initiatives and development of clinical care guidelines that aim to provide consistent quality care throughout our institution and are core members of the clinical Pediatric teaching staff for Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical coverage in a mixed shift model (days evenings nights weekends and holidays) for a 24/7 Emergency care network. Ability to cover shifts at all sites is required.

Clinical responsibilities include Pediatric urgent and emergency care:

o Pediatric observation unit medicine

o Rotating sick-call (Jeopardy) coverage

Attendance and participation in section wide meetings is required. Attendance at Morbidity and Mortality Conference CME and local site meetings is recommended but voluntary

Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality patient centered safe urgent/emergent care of children.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! Living in Colorado is a great experience because of the natural environment strong economic growth and recreational activities. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country while the Department of Pediatrics was ranked No. 8 in the nation for Best Medical Schools Pediatrics in U.S. News & World Reports 2025-2026 rankings.

There are many perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree

Completion of 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 of experience in pediatric acute care environment (OR completion of a Pediatric Residency program with significant experience in Urgent Care and electives and/or extra-clinical activities that demonstrate interest in and preparedness for pediatric urgent care)

Experience teaching medical students and residents.

Experience supervising/collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers

Prior use of EPIC

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Initial interpretation of plain radiographs
• Laceration repair (including vermillion border and nail bed repair
• Incision and drainage
• Nerve blocks

• 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 required (may include the following based on your

credentialing with CHCO

• Foreign body removal
• Reduction of minor digit fractures of joint dislocations
• Lumbar Puncture
• IV fluid management of electrolyte or endocrine derangements
• Acute respiratory care

Abilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment for 8-12 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

Condition of Employment:

Must successfully pass a drug test through Childrens Hospital Colorado

Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Childrens Hospital drug testing requirements please contact Childrens Human Resources at . Some positions may require testing if access to Childrens 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.

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. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Erin Harvey

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by February 16th 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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.

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 .

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 othervaccine 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.