Academic Physicians - Neonatology #PED048c

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Neonatology, at the level of any rank. Appointees will provide clinical coverage in the Comer Children's Hospital NICU and at contracted off-site locations. Responsibilities include teaching trainees, supervising students, and engaging in scholarly activities.

Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible with access to comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time

Qualifications

• Must have medical doctorate or equivalent and be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois/Indiana.
• Board certified or Board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Experience in quality improvement, patient outcomes, or EMR data analysis is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage in the NICU at Comer Children's Hospital and affiliated sites.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and students.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research supported by grants.
• Contribute to departmental teaching, policy development, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical coverage

Teaching & supervision

Scholarly activity

Education

MD/DO with Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine board eligibility/certification

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide clinical coverage at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital NICU and contracted off-site locations. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The Section of Neonatology is committed to excellence in education, research, patient care, and community service. It has 15 full-time faculty members and other academic staff who attend the 71-bed unit in Comer Children's Hospital and two community hospitals to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatments in nurturing, family-centered environments with state-of-the-art equipment. In collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Service, the Section runs the University of Chicago Perinatal Network with more than 10 affiliated community hospitals. The Section has a fully accredited fellowship program with 10 trainees and a robust neonatal nurse practitioner program. Its faculty members are actively involved in research supported by federal and other extramural grants.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

1. have a medical doctorate or equivalent
2. hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the States of Illinois and Indiana
3. be Board certified or Board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

We especially welcome applicants with expertise and/or formal training in quality improvement, ECMO, outcomes research, or analysis of structured EMR data. Opportunities for leadership may be available to appointees with appropriate skills and experience. Assessment of applications will also consider experience administering/directing a level IV neonatal intensive care nursery in a large tertiary center.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.