Careers in Quality

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine has multiple openings for fulltime MD/DO. Responsibilities take place at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Anschutz campus and its CHCO Network of Care locations.

The Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children's Hospital Colorado is rapidly expanding with the recruitment of some of the nation’s best and brightest pediatric hospitalists. As we expand our academic, quality improvement, and educational programs, we continue to provide expert inpatient medical care for children throughout Colorado and beyond.

Our hospitalists offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week pediatric hospitalist services at all Children's Colorado campuses and our partners with many other hospitals. We aim to provide:

• exemplary family-centered care to our patients and families
• seamless communication to referring community providers
• a focus on educating fellows, residents, medical students, and advance practice provider students in the field of general pediatric hospital medicine
• scholarship in all areas that impact inpatient pediatric care

All of our faculty members bring a strong clinical focus, while many pursue research in education and clinical hospital medicine. Our faculty also serve in administrative capacities for the University, Children's Hospital, and our partner hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care of pediatric patients admitted to general pediatric wards or observation units at the Children’s Hospital Colorado and its Network of Care. 
• Care of patients admitted to the surgical co-management hospitalist service.
• Serving in the role of “Safety Officer” for inpatients, including responding to deteriorating patients on the acute care medical/surgical units. 
• Proctoring, supervising or teaching students, residents or trainees in a clinical setting. 
• You will be expected to spend several days each month tending to non-clinical duties such as teaching, quality improvement/research and administrative obligations. Administrative responsibilities may include input into hospital and clinic systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the hospital medicine service and clinical mission.

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. The Department of Pediatrics was ranked No. 7 in the nation for “Best Medical Schools – Pediatrics” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings.  Children’s Hospital Colorado is ranked among the “Best Pediatric Programs” in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor

• BC/BE in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Completion of pediatric residency training and/or a minimum of 0-4 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine.

Senior Instructor

• BC/BE in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Completion of pediatric residency training and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine.

Assistant Professor

• BC/BE in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Completion of pediatric residency training and/or a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine.  
• Proven administrative experience in the field of pediatric hospital medicine.  
• Sustained clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine.

Associate Professor:

• BC/BE in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Completion of pediatric residency training and/or a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in general pediatrics or hospital medicine 
• Proven administrative experience in the field of pediatric hospital medicine. 
• Sustained clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine in an academic medical center.