University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep – Colorado Springs, CO

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Pediatrics/Pulmonary and Sleep/Instructor or Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice

Position #00846530 – Requisition #39509

Job Summary:

Join our pediatric pulmonary team at Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. In this role, you will primarily support the inpatient pulmonary consult service, providing expert evaluations, managing complex respiratory therapies, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. You will also follow patients in the outpatient setting, coordinate longitudinal care, and provide patient- and family-centered education, all while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment while directly shaping high-quality pediatric respiratory care. This position offers a dynamic, hands-on role for an advanced practice provider seeking professional growth and the chance to make a real difference for children and families in the Colorado Springs community.

Key Responsibilities include:

Direct Patient Care

Inpatient (80%)

• Provide pulmonary consult services for hospitalized pediatric patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including comprehensive evaluations, formulation and implementation of treatment plans, daily follow-up, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Manage and adjust respiratory therapies in collaboration with attending pulmonologists, respiratory therapy, and the primary care teams.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate pulmonary recommendations to consulting and primary teams.

• Monitor clinical progress, respond to changes in patient status, and support escalation or de-escalation of care as appropriate.

Outpatient (20%)

• Conduct outpatient clinic visits for pediatric patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, including post-hospital follow-up.

• Perform ongoing assessment and management, including ordering and interpretation of diagnostic testing and coordination of longitudinal care.

• Provide patient- and family-centered counseling related to disease management, medications, and home respiratory therapies.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with pediatric pulmonologists and multidisciplinary teams, including hospitalists, intensivists, nursing, respiratory therapy, case management, and social work, to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

• Assist with discharge planning and care transitions, including coordination of home respiratory equipment and outpatient follow-up.

• Serve as a pulmonary resource for inpatient teams and facilitate clear communication across care settings.

Education