Faculty position - Pediatric Pulmonologist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis is seeking a full-time Clinical Faculty Pediatric Pulmonologist to provide inpatient and outpatient care, including bronchoscopy, in a collaborative environment.

This faculty position welcomes Assistant, Associate, or Full Member ranks, with MD, board certification in pediatric pulmonology, and completed fellowship; Tennessee license eligibility and privileges at St. Jude required.

Qualifications

• MD, or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification in pediatric pulmonology required.
• Completed pediatric pulmonology fellowship training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric pulmonology care and inpatient consults.
• Outpatient pulmonary clinic or follow-up care with bronchoscopy as needed.
• Collaborate with Patient Care team and Pulmonary Function lab.
• May have on-call and weekend responsibilities.

Education

MD (or equivalent) degree

Board certification in pediatric pulmonology

Completed pediatric pulmonology fellowship training

Job description

We are recruiting highly motivated individuals, committed to clinical excellence as a member of the Clinical Faculty. The Department of Pediatric Medicine at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a full-time, Clinical Faculty Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our growing team. This is a faculty-level position and is open to Assistant, Associate or Full Member (equivalent to Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor in a medical school setting). Faculty rank will be offered at a level commensurate to a candidate’s experience.

Successful candidates will have an MD (or equivalent) degree, board certification in pediatric pulmonology, and completed pediatric pulmonology fellowship training. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee and maintain active unrestricted privileges at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Position Highlights

• Provide clinical care of pediatric pulmonology patients being treated for hematologic, oncologic, and neurologic diagnoses at St. Jude: inpatient clinical care, inpatient consults; outpatient pulmonary clinic or follow-up care and consultation; procedures include bronchoscopy
• Partners with members of our Patient Care team, Critical Care team, other clinicians, and our Pulmonary Function lab to offer high-standard of care to patients
• May have on-call and weekend responsibilities
• Potential opportunity for cross-coverage at local general pediatric hospital

As a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Medicine, you’ll experience the benefits of working in an environment where patient care and treatment are prioritized above all else. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a collaborative workplace where all employees share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” since 2010 and is ranked a ‘Leader in Pediatric Oncology’ by US News and World Report since 2008.

Memphis is a vibrant city, recognized for its world‑class music, food, and hospitality. The temperate climate allows for year‑round recreation and family‑friendly activities. Memphis is home to NBA Basketball, minor league baseball, PGA – FedEx St. Jude Classic, collegiate sports, and the new USL team, Memphis 901 FC. CNN lists Memphis as the best place in the world to visit in May, and it is easy to do what you enjoy because Memphis is listed as the most affordable U.S. city to live in by Money Crashers in 2019!

Relocation assistance is available.

Questions about the position can be directed to Nick Miller, VP – Clinical Administration [e-mail]

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer