Academic Physicians - Pediatric Rheumatology #PED213

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Rheumatology, is seeking full-time faculty members at any rank to provide outpatient clinical care for pediatric rheumatology patients in academic medical center and community settings, with inpatient consults, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications, and a generous fringe benefits package is included; this position is benefits-eligible.

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Medical licensure in Illinois or eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric rheumatology.
• Commitment to equitable care in diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary outpatient clinical care for pediatric rheumatology patients in academic medical center and community settings.
• Provide consultative inpatient care.
• Engage in teaching, supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity.

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Rheumatology, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank. Appointees will provide primary outpatient clinical care for pediatric patients with rheumatologic illnesses in academic medical center and community settings, as well as consultative inpatient care. Appointees will also contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a vibrant, diverse, and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity.

Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. This position is 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 University of Chicago Medical Center is designated as a Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and operates a nationally recognized burn unit. Comer Children's Hospital is an integrated children's hospital that offers a full complement of pediatric services with a total of 172 general pediatric, NICU, and PICU beds.

The Department of Pediatrics includes more than 170 full-time faculty, clinical associates, and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, faculty conduct cutting-edge translational and clinical research. A tradition of excellence in patient care and research, combined with the strength of one of the world's top academic institutions, provides the foundation for a career as an academic physician.

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 State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or Board eligible in pediatric rheumatology. We especially welcome applicants with a commitment to providing equitable care in diverse clinical settings.