CPCU Hospitalist MD - Assistant Professor

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Department: Pediatrics - Cardiology
• Job Title: CPCU Hospitalist MD
• Position #: 00805879 – Requisition #:36549

Job Summary

The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit provides comprehensive care for critical ill children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. The unit cares for pre-term infants, neonates with complex disease, all age children, and the adult congenital population. The unit is committed to service excellence and a model of interdisciplinary care.

• 34 total beds.
• Dedicated pediatric cardiac-specialized nurses.
• CPCU attendings and vital core of advanced care providers.
• Active mechanical assist program.
• Active member and participant in PC3.
• Extensive opportunities for clinical, translational, and acute care registries.

Key Responsibilities

Provides care for patients admitted to the CPCU. These patients are admitted through the CHC emergency department, transferred from outside institutions, direct admissions, and transfers from the CICU.

Experience and familiarity with heart disease in patients from neonates to adults with congenital heart disease.

Supervision of patient care and progression in partnership with Advanced Practice Providers, pediatric cardiology fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students.

• Partnership with cardiology nursing leadership and bedside nurses.
• Develop, implement and promote educational and support resources.
• Participate in PAC3 multi-institutional database and liaison with like institutions and units.
• Develop clinical guideline pathways and quality improvement initiatives.

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

Why Join Us

The Heart Institute Inpatient Services are comprised of two units: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). These are high volume and often high acuity units that share patients, providers, and vision, but also with their individual characteristics and challenges. These units provide outstanding cardiac care to critically ill and acutely ill children in the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond. What these units share:

A commitment to collaboration among the multi-disciplinary staff which includes anesthesiologists, cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, and occupational and physical and speech therapists.

A commitment to patient respect, justice, and family inclusion-based care.

A robust quality improvement and process improvement platform and safety team.

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
• 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.

Equal 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatric Cardiology.

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

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of pediatric cardiology fellowship with experience in neonates with complex and single ventricle physiology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to be flexible, collaborative within the Heart Institute and other areas within CHCO

How to Apply

• For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
• 1. Curriculum vitae / Resume
• 2. Three to 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: Jon Kaufman at JON.2.KAUFMAN@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/31/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

$231,000-260,000.

The above 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

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.