Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (PA/NP) Pediatrics, Section of Allergy & Immunology- Open Rank

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy & Immunology, is

seeking a Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist Advanced Practice

Provider to provide oversight and medical management of

children with allergic and immunologic diseases in both inpatient

and outpatient settings, and to participate in the education of

students and residents in accordance with the mission of the

University of Colorado School of Medicine's Department of

Pediatrics.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide oversight and care of patients with asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, drug allergy, animal dander sensitivity, insect sting allergy, urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis in outpatient settings

·         Serve in the Challenge and Research Unit by providing oversight and monitoring both clinical and research patients with food challenges, drug challenges, and food allergen immunotherapy

·         Participate in the teaching of fellows and residents assigned to the clinic and service rotations

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a

public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We

award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate

and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution.

With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and

renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated

degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university

receives over $757 million in research awards each year. In

addition to the wide array of health-related programs and

facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant

number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are

taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of

downtown Denver-one of America's most vibrant urban centers.

CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing

Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff

access to a broad array of academic, professional, community,

recreational and cultural outlets.

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is

the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in

Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in

Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and

patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges,

CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by

blending education, research and clinical care all in one place.

This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields

allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient's bedside.

Why work for the University?

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%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

●        Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (C-PNP), Certified Family

●        Nurse Practitioner (C-FNP), Certified Nurse Practitioner (C-NP),

●        Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), or comparable

●        Licensure in the State of Colorado

●        0 – 5 years of experience as an APP

●        Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification

Sr. Instructor:

●        Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (C-PNP), Certified Family

●        Nurse Practitioner (C-FNP), Certified Nurse Practitioner (C-NP),

●        Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), or comparable

●        Licensure in the State of Colorado

●        At least 6 years or greater experience as an APP

●        Prescriptive authority or eligible for certification

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

●        Prior experience working with patients with food challenges

●        Prior experience in performing drug challenges

●        Prior experience in teaching medical students and residents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

●        Knowledge and ability to provide expert oversight and medical

      management of children with complex allergic and immunologic

            diseases who often have other significant medical issues

●        Ability to teach and mentor others

●        Knowledge of academic medical institutions

●        Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

●        Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication,

and Customer Service

●        Ability to collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, and

nurses to form a high performing medical team

●        Ability to work within cross-cultural and cross-populations

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: David Fleischer, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 12/31/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $103,000 to $113,000 

Sr. Instructor: $115,000 to $134,000

The 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] .

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 other vaccine 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, 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.