Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Pediatric Hospitalists to join their dynamic team in a vibrant college town. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care at a leading children's hospital while engaging in medical education and quality improvement initiatives. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment dedicated to improving health outcomes. Ideal candidates will be board-eligible or certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and possess a passion for teaching and community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Professional training opportunities

Discounts on local services and events

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) and a North Carolina medical license.
• Experience in quality improvement and medical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house day/evening/night coverage and direct patient care.
• Supervise residents and fellows while teaching medical students.

Skills

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Quality Improvement

Medical Education

Education

Doctorate: MD or DO

Residency in Pediatrics or Medicine Pediatrics

Job description

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Division of Hospital Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina is recruiting Pediatric Hospitalists. Primary clinical responsibilities will include in-house day/evening/night coverage with direct patient care, supervision of residents and fellows and teaching of medical students at North Carolina Children’s Hospital ( NCCH ). Patients will include general pediatrics, newborn nursery, bone marrow transplant and co-management with other pediatric specialties. This is a clinical faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor on the fixed term track.

North Carolina Children’s Hospital is one of the leading tertiary care providers in the Southeast with full range of specialty and surgical care. The Division of Hospital Pediatrics is a busy and diverse inpatient group that includes 24/7 coverage of inpatient pediatric and newborn nursery services in Chapel Hill. Additionally, we have a consult service and coordinate admissions and transfers for all medical patients. Our services and providers focus on the care of children with medical complexity and co-management with medical and surgical specialty consultants. Our faculty are academically productive in many areas including medical education, quality improvement and patient safety. There is a strong culture of collaboration, cooperation and mentorship.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

* Doctorate: MD or DO
* Pediatrics or Medicine Pediatrics residency in accredited program
* Full North Carolina physician medical license

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Applicants should have experience/interest in quality improvement and medical education and have broad clinical experience. Ideal applicants would also be board-eligible/certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest degree?
  • PhD
  • MD
  • PharmD
  • DDS
  • DVM
  • JD
  • MLS/MIS
  • Masters
  • Other
• * Do you have or are you eligible to obtain a North Carolina medical license
  • yes
  • no
• * Are you board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine?

  (Open Ended Question)

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