Surgical Advanced Practice Fellow

Job Summary:

The Surgical Advanced Practice Fellowship is a unique one-year fellowship program that is dedicated to enhancing the development of early-career Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who wish to pursue a career in a pediatric surgical specialty. Fellows will be exposed to all facets of pediatric surgical care including rotations in pediatric surgical co-management team, critical care, pediatric surgery, urology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic surgery and more.

As fully credentialed members of the Medical Staff, Fellows will care for pediatric patients at Children's Hospital Colorado with mentorship and oversight from experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and specialty physicians. As members of the University of Colorado faculty, Fellows in this program will also have unique access to educational and research opportunities.

Fully dedicated to caring for kids at all stages of growth, Children's Hospital Colorado is the region's largest pediatric healthcare network and the only dedicated Level 1 trauma center in our seven-state region. We are home to over 450 APPs across all disciplines and care settings.

This Fellowship is designed for APPs who have a strong desire to practice in an academic pediatric surgical setting. This program is designed for APPs who:

• Wishes to have additional pediatric surgical training, enabling a smooth and immediate transition into their surgical career.
• Would like to work in a pediatric surgical specialty, but has not identified a specific area.
• Would like to work in a specific specialty, but has insufficient experience or training within that specialty to be competitive for a position.

Clinical Curriculum

Clinical Rotations

Core: Surgical Co-Management (1 month), Pediatric Critical Care (1 month), Pediatric Surgery (2 months), Neurosurgery (2 month), Orthopedics (2 months), ENT (1 month), Urology (1 month)

2 Electives (1 month each) CT Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Plastic Surgery or repeat core rotation

Didactic

Dedicated APP Fellowship Lecture Series

Patient Simulations

Grand rounds

Clinical Conferences

M&M

Radiology conferences

Competencies

Monthly and Semi-Annual Performance Evaluations

Clinical Skills Exams

Capstone Project

Each fellow will be required to complete a capstone project with the help of a physician or APP mentor. The goal of the project is to introduce and involve the APP in a quality or process improvement initiative, development of a clinical care guideline, or educational initiative. At the end of the year, the fellow will be asked to present his or her work in a conference or poster session.

Certificate of Completion

Fellows who complete the 12-month fellowship will receive a Certificate of Completion from Children's Hospital Colorado/University of Colorado

Learn more about the Program here

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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, Colorado, 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 healthcare 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% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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.

Diversity and Equity:

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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet minimum qualifications at time of hire.

Physician Assistant

• Graduation from an APAP (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Colorado license will be required prior to start date.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program.
• APN licensure and a Master's from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board certificate or other comparable certification.
• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado.
• BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.Brief Cover Letter

2.Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3.Two letters of recommendation (at least one must be from a professional reference)

4.One-page personal statement discussing why the applicant is interested in pediatric surgery and how this fellowship can advance their career

5.PA/ACNP school (electronic transcripts are highly preferred)

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

Questions should be directed to: surgappfellowship@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 17, 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$76,220

The above salary 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

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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.