The Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice will be in the Section of Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation-Cellular Therapeutics (BMT-CT). This faculty position will focus primarily on the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs Hospital (COS). This position will be expected to independently manage and supervise the CCBD inpatient and outpatient services including the infusion center at the COS site. This position may also provide coverage of outpatient clinics periodically to CCBD South Campus (Highlands Ranch) site as needed based on clinical volumes and needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary management of inpatient, outpatient, and infusion care of infants, children, and adolescents undergoing therapy for a variety of CCBD and non-CCBD related diagnoses, including emergency care and transfer/triage to higher level care as clinically indicated.
• Provide education and support for rotating residents, fellows, PNP, PA, RN students, advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing, and other support staff.
• Perform lumbar punctures including intrathecal chemotherapy administration if applicable, bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, Ommaya taps and medication administration, skin biopsies, and other minor procedures as needed for treatment and therapy.
• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and referring providers regarding shared patients including timely consultations, response to communications, and coordination of care, as well as with other CCBD and non-CCBD faculty to communicate with primary care and other referring providers.
• Share in call coverage (inpatient, holiday, weekend, and nights) with other CCBD faculty. This is estimated to be approximately every fourth week and approximately every fourth weekend at the Colorado Springs Hospital location.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical School.
• Completion of an accredited ACGME Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in General Pediatrics or Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation – Cellular Therapeutics (BMT-CT).

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
• Continuous maintenance of Hospital Privileges, Continuing Medical Education, and Licenses and Certification requirements
• Continuous compliance with all training and licensing requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years in a pediatric Hematology, Oncology and/or BMT setting.
• Experience with care coordination and/or management of other pediatric sub-specialties and complex pediatric disease management.
• Experience in Clinical Research is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT as a discipline.
• Knowledge of infusion therapies for non-Hematology/Oncology/BMT diagnoses including but not limited rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and other pediatric sub-specialties which use drugs that are common in the pediatric heme/onc patient population (immunoglobulin, antibody therapies, blood transfusions, chemotherapy agents, and similar).
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken skills.
• Ability to work independently in both the inpatient and outpatient settings of an academic medical center.
• Independent patient care experience in the context of complex, tertiary, and higher care medical practice.
• Independent proficiency in performing bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, lumbar punctures with or without intrathecal chemotherapy, Ommaya taps with or without instillation of chemotherapy, skin or small tissue biopsies and other minor procedures.
• Comfort with managing infusion and medication reactions including allergic, transfusion, and anaphylactic reactions.
• Ability to promote, focus on, and participate in mature, compassionate, and professional team dynamics, Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication and Customer Service.
• Ability to be comfortable with and promote a team-oriented approach with both patients and colleagues.

About Children's Hospital Colorado

Colorado Springs is ranked in the top 10 most desirable places to live in the United States by US News and World Report. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, camping, golfing, and skiing. Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, this beautiful city can receive over 300 days of sunshine and offers an ideal climate year-round. Additionally, the city has a robust visual and performing arts community. It is home to the US Olympic Training Center and three universities including The Air Force Academy. All three universities have an active athletic department and performing arts. The Colorado Springs metro area has a population over 700,000 with excellent schools and a robust economy. While Colorado Springs has a lot to do, Denver is only 60 miles north – you can enjoy the benefits of both cities! Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado’s Department of Pediatrics are ranked in the top 10 “Best Children’s Hospitals” and “Best Pediatric Programs” in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. The Children’s Hospital in Colorado Springs has a level two pediatric trauma designation with 115 hos...pital beds (16 PICU, 50 NICU, and 49 medicine/ surgery). We have a growing number of subspecialty services available to provide topnotch pediatric care – both inpatient and outpatient. 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

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