"Adjoint Instructor – PED – Hourly"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Adjoint Instructor – PED – Hourly

Position #: 00686242 – Requisition #: 38970

Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Summary:

Adjoint Instructors in the Department of Pediatrics – Section of Emergency Medicine are Hourly Faculty that work at Children's 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:
  • Pediatric observation unit medicine
  • 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 Report's 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 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.*

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, Erin.Harvey@cuanschutz.edu

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 22, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range: