Allergist Immunologist

Phoenix Children's; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is seeking an Allergist/Immunologist to join the Division of Allergy and Immunology. The physician will focus on immunology/inborn errors or immunity and work with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple Phoenix Children’s campuses.

The role includes involvement in clinical and translational research, education of rotating pediatric residents, and collaboration with Mayo Clinic Arizona for joint fellowship activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
• Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.

Job description

Position Summary

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

1) Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:

1. Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
2. Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
3. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
4. Provide these services for urgent/emergent care as necessary
5. Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
6. Support Hospital's patient satisfaction goals as well as division's specific targets
7. Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
8. Practice 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:
   • Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
   • Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
   • Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
   • 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

• Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children’s employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
• Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
• 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:
   • The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
   • The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
   • The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
5. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.