"APP-Instructor | Department of Surgery"

Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position available at the rank of Instructor for a Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Under the direction of the full-time faculty or designee, this position provides inpatient and outpatient medical care services at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO), Colorado Springs.

The candidate will be expected to provide independent clinical services primarily for General Pediatric Surgical patients of the Children's Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily inpatient with some outpatient clinical responsibilities related to a full spectrum of general pediatric surgical patients with a heavy emphasis on trauma and neonatal care.
• Initial patient assessments/consults, rounding on hospitalized patients, clinical documentation (daily notes, history and physicals, discharge summaries), patient education, multi-disciplinary care coordination, first-assist in OR, clinic (outpatient) care, and performing minor procedures.
• Close collaboration with pediatric general surgeons, sub-specialty surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, and hospital medicine will be necessary.
• Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff, emergency medical personnel and primary care providers is essential.
• Provide care to patients in the pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, newborn intensive care unit, acute care areas, and in the outpatient clinics.
• The work schedule will include days, in-house overnight, weekends and holiday coverage.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why Join Us:

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:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree in Nursing and/or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant with prescriptive privileges (of those candidates with a Nurse Practitioner degree, an acute care certification is required)
• Meets and maintains specific requirements of the Nursing Credential Review Board (Nurse Practitioner) and the Medical Review Board (Physician Assistant).
• Current ATLS or successful completion within three months of hire.
• Current BLS prior to hire and PALS certifications at time of or within three months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in general surgery, trauma, critical care, and pediatrics preferred.
• First assist or surgical assist certification and experience preferred.

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 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: Christy Kaczmarek at christianna.kaczmarek@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/30/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $107,890 to $147,846 for 1.0 FTE. 25% shift differential added to all night, weekend, and holiday shifts.