Allergist/Immunologist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health system in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for an Allergist/Immunologist to enhance their team. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, alongside educating trainees and participating in clinical research. Ideal candidates should have relevant clinical experience and be passionate about advancing pediatric healthcare. The position ensures active involvement in a mission-driven organization that promotes hope, healing, and the highest standards of care for children and families.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have clinical privileges to provide inpatient and outpatient care.
• Experience in training rotating pediatric residents is preferred.
• An interest in participating in clinical and translational research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Conduct teaching rounds and supervise allied health care professionals.
• Support quality of care standards and patient satisfaction goals.
• Support divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
• Teach trainees and supervise allied health professionals.
• Participate in research initiatives and education activities.

Skills

Clinical experience in immunology/inborn errors of immunity

Patient care services

Teaching and supervising trainees

Research participation

Education

Medical Degree (M.D. or equivalent)

Board Certification in Allergy and Immunology

Job description

Position Summary

Posting Note: The Division of Allergy and Immunology at Phoenix Children’s is seeking an Allergist/Immunologist to join our team of professionals. This position would be for a physician focused on immunology/inborn errors or immunity.

The candidate will join 11 other providers (7 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers) at Phoenix Children’s and its satellites. In addition to the main hospital campus, we also see patients in the East Valley, Southwest Valley, and Northwest Valley. With the sizable population of Phoenix, Arizona, the practice is busy and growing. The patient population is varied, ranging from common allergic disorders to complex cases in both allergy and primary immunodeficiencies. Two physicians currently lead efforts in immunology, both inpatient and outpatient, the latter of which includes participation in the Immunohematology Multi‑disciplinary Clinic, 22q Multi‑disciplinary Clinic, and more. A third immunology focused physician would aid in meeting the needs of patients in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.

Education is an important aspect of the position as the clinic participates in the training of rotating pediatric residents. Also, Phoenix Children’s has partnered with Mayo Clinic Arizona for a combined Allergy/Immunology fellowship. Physicians will have clinics with the fellows as well as regular interaction with the Allergists/Immunologists at Mayo Clinic through Allergy/Immunology Grand Rounds, Case Conference and Journal Club. Physicians have academic faculty appointments through the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix and Creighton University School of Medicine. Finally, the clinic is actively involved in clinical and translational research in food allergy, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, and more. Prospective candidates should have an interest in participating in research efforts.

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children’s mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services
  1) Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
  a) Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
  b) Provide subspecialty consultations and follow‑up.
  c) Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
  d) Provide these services for urgent/emergent care as necessary
  2) Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
  3) Support Hospital patient satisfaction goals as well as division specific targets
  4) Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
  5) Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
• Divisional Responsibilities
  1) Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
  2) Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
  a) Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
  b) Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
  c) Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
  d) Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
  3) Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
  4) Support programmatic growth of division
  5) Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
• Professionalism
  1) Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children’s employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
  2) Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
  3) Support Phoenix Children’s mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
• Other activities
  1) Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
  2) Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children’s, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
  3) Physician shall represent Phoenix Children’s in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
  4) The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
  a) The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
  b) The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
  c) The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable