"Colorado Springs Medical Director Open Rank - Clinical Practice Track"

Colorado Springs Medical Director - Open Rank - Clinical Practice Track

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics - Section of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Open Rank - Assistant, Associate or Professor, Clinical Practice Track

Administrative Title: Colorado Springs Medical Director - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Position #: 00844860 - Requisition #38875

Job Summary:

Children's Hospital Colorado Springs is a tertiary, community-based hospital serving Southern Colorado since its opening in 2019. A 115-bed Level II Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive pediatric care with a 49-bed Med/Surgical Unit, a 16-bed PICU, and a 50-bed NICU. In 2024, we cared for over 8,000 admissions, performed 5,400 surgeries, and welcomed 38,000 patients in our Emergency Department.

The Colorado Springs Medical Director for Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient pediatric care at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. In close partnership with Nursing leadership, Clinical Directors/Managers, and the CHCO-COS Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Medical Director ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, efficient, and patient- and family-centered care aligned with the mission and values of Children's Hospital Colorado.

The Medical Director collaborates with physician leaders across Southern Colorado, PHM Section leadership, and key institutional partners including Quality and Patient Safety, Clinical Effectiveness, Patient and Family Experience, Informatics, Pharmacy, and Business leadership. The role serves as a champion for CHCO initiatives related to clinical operations, quality, safety, and patient and provider experience, and supports the Section's partnerships with community hospitals providing pediatric and newborn care in Southern Colorado.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide physician leadership for inpatient pediatric care delivery at CHCO-COS
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical standards of care
• Partner with nursing and operational leaders to optimize staffing, throughput, and care models; ensure effective call schedules and clinical coverage
• Lead and support multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives
• Communicate policies, expectations, and operational updates to providers
• Support provider orientation, education, performance evaluation, and engagement
• Champion timely, high-quality clinical documentation
• Development and review of site-specific performance metrics

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Clinically active Pediatric Hospital Medicine provider
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive accomplishments in clinical leadership
• Proven administrative experience in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Clinically active Pediatric Hospital Medicine provider
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accomplishments in clinical leadership
• Proven administrative experience in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Clinically active Pediatric Hospital Medicine provider
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive accomplishments in clinical leadership
• Proven administrative experience in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sustained clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine for at least seven (7) years
• Demonstrated leadership and accomplishments in complex organizational environments
• Documented vision and success in building clinical programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and change-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and interface with learners, faculty, health care teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
• Ability to integrate clinical, quality, operational, and financial priorities
• Commitment to patient safety, patient experience, and provider well-being
• Strong commitment to education

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Dave Scudamore, MD, D.Scudamore@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 28, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $189,500 - $199,200

Associate Professor: $218,000 - $228,000

Professor: $256,000 - $269,700