"School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Hospital Medicine"

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an outstanding hospitalist nocturnist to join the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, within the Department of Pediatrics. This faculty position will drive the Division and Department's strategic goal to provide excellent clinical care and medical education.

The division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) is comprised of an outstanding group of academic faculty and staff who are recognized as local and national leaders in education, quality improvement, advocacy, informatics, and health systems research. Approximately a third of the PHM faculty are fellowship graduates, many from the division's own fellowship program. Members within the division are established leaders within the Department and Children's of Alabama, with roles including leadership of the Pediatrics Clerkship and the Residency Programs, medical directorships of clinical units and informatics programs, and chairpersons of multiple quality and safety initiatives.

For more information about our thriving Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division, visit our website at https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/divisions/hospital-medicine.

The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills and interest in medical education. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, and a record of interdisciplinary collaboration is desirable. Candidates should possess a Doctoral degree (MD and/or MD/PhD) who is licensed or eligible for license in the state of Alabama, and be board certified or board eligible in general pediatrics. Salary is based on experience and current academic achievements.

The UAB Department of Pediatrics has nationally recognized expertise and firmly established multidisciplinary programs. This position will provide opportunities for growth of divisional programs as well as opportunities for collaboration with other distinguished programs within UAB.

For further information, please contact:
Erin Shaughnessy, MD
Division Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
eshaughnessy@peds.uab.edu

EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Department

Pediatrics

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Tenure Status

Open Tenure

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, MD/PhD