Open Rank –Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Summary:

The Section of Pediatric Palliative Medicine was founded in 2022 and boasts a rapidly growing clinical program, with inpatient and outpatient services at a large academic health system, in the freestanding Children’s Hospital Colorado. Consistently, University of Colorado Dept of Pediatrics has been ranked a top 10 academic program in the country, and Children’s Hospital Colorado as a USNWR Top 10 children’s hospital in the country. Within this esteemed system, the section prides itself on passion, innovation, and a flexible growth mindset with aspirational visions of being a top palliative medicine program in the country and is looking for creative leaders in the field to join this incredible team.

Alongside the clinical mission, the section of Pediatric Palliative Medicine is growing our education program, including a pediatric track fellowship program, and an established VitalTalk program, with ample ongoing opportunities to participate in clinical research, QI and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct comprehensive, focused assessment of children and families with palliative care needs.

· Formulate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and modify palliative care plans and program activities with input from palliative care team and other collaborating care providers.

· Engage in quality improvement in patent care services and department functions, including evaluating the effectives of the health care delivery system in meeting the health care needs of pediatric palliative care patients and families.

· Collaboration on system-wide education initiatives within the scope of palliative medicine.

· Participate in pediatric palliative care research, including quality and performance improvement initiatives.

· Demonstrate accountability for evaluations of clinical practice, including adherence to organizations, state and national practice standards and codes.

· Attendance and participation in staff meetings is required.·

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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% 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 Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care and/or outpatient experience during fellowship or beyond.
• Sustained clinical experience in pediatric palliative medicine.
• Colorado license, DEA and BLS will be required prior to start date.

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of acute care and/or outpatient experience.
• Sustained clinical experience in pediatric palliative medicine.
• Colorado license, DEA and BLS will be required prior to start date.

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:

● Comfortable working in high census academic setting.

● Palliative Program Leadership

● Experience in contributing to program growth in areas of outpatient care and community hospice care.