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Children's Hospital Colorado -Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

PediatricsPer Diem

Pay as listed: $1,069/day · Aurora, Colorado.

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$1,069/day

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Job Description

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Job Title: Adjoint Instructor
  • Working Title: Children's Hospital Colorado -Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
  • Position #: 00853703 – Requisition #: 41349

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation seeks a temporary Academic Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician for a per diem appointment.

The selected candidate will provide clinical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, primarily at Children's Hospital Colorado and affiliated sites within its network of care.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality rehabilitation medicine services to pediatric patients in support of the department's clinical, educational, and patient care missions.

Jobs in this career family work well in a team environment, relating effectively with patients, their families, and colleagues as well as possess strong teaching and academic interests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical responsibilities focused on the inpatient setting including service on the inpatient rehabilitation unit and inpatient rehabilitation consultation team
  • Additional clinical duties may include participating in general rehabilitation clinics and multi-disciplinary clinics
  • Teaching responsibilities include participating in the education of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellows, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents, medical students, and physical therapy students
  • Academic responsibilities include participation in quality improvement activities and actively pursuing and participating in other scholarly activities as well as mentoring residents and fellows
  • Supports the continued growth of the department at Children’s Hospital Colorado Supports

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

Thank you for considering joining our team. The field of rehabilitation believes in using your whole body to improve your human performance.

The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado (which we affectionately call "CU PM&R") is at the forefront of using team science, regenerative medicine, and exercise treatments.

It is uniquely situated in the state-of-the-art CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the first campus in the nation to be built from the ground up to bring research, education, and patient care into one visionary collaboration.

We combine the disciplines of rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, psychology, speech/language therapy, and rehabilitation sciences into a singular department. The University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers an exceptional learning and working environment.

Our team of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrative staff are dedicated to the advancement of physical medicine and rehabilitation and are committed to providing quality patient care.

Our department is equipped with the latest technology and specialized equipment, enabling us to provide comprehensive care to our patients.

This position also offers the opportunity to work closely with Children’s Hospital Colorado, consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals. Children's Hospital Colorado is a nationally recognized pediatric health system dedicated exclusively to children.

With world-class specialists, leading research programs, family-centered care, and a culture focused on innovation and improving children's lives, Children's Colorado offers providers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside some of the best pediatric experts in the country.

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%25 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.

  • MD/DO from an accredited institution
  • Board certified/Board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Board certified/Board eligible in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Proven ability to care for patients with high complexity, both medically and psychosocially
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a rehabilitation team and develop relationships within the medical community

How to Apply

  • For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
  • 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
  • 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
  • 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
  • Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at cu.edu.
  • Questions should be directed to: rebecca.holmberg@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until October 12th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

Per Diem Rate: $1,069 per clinic day

Actual lodging and airfare expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with University travel policies and procedures.

The above salary range (or hiring 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: cu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient rehabilitationPatient consultationTeam collaborationCommunicationMedical care

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 73% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Colorado

Higher Education
Aurora, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Disability, Life, Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of 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: 11/year