Open Rank Neonatologist

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Health plans

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's Department of Pediatrics seeks a 1.0 FTE, fixed-term, open-rank physician faculty position in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to provide clinical care and contribute to research and education. Rank and salary are commensurate with training and achievements.

The North Carolina Children's Hospital Neonatal Critical Care Center is a quaternary care center with a large team, active academic programs and NIH-funded research networks.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Experience in clinical neonatology.
• Commitment to education and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the NICU.
• Contribute to research programs.
• Participate in medical education of trainees.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical neonatology

Quality improvement

Education

Board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job description

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and 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

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC )/ North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking an individual for a 1.0 FTE , fixed term, open rank, physician faculty position in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to provide clinical care and contribute to our other missions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is part of a quaternary care medical center with a 74-bed multidisciplinary Neonatal Critical Care Center ( NCCC ) that admits over 1,100 patients per year and supports active pediatric general surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, newborn airway programs, as well as being the referral center for central and eastern North Carolina. The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine currently consists of 20 faculty members and 8 fellows who are part of a fully accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program. NIH -funded research projects include the ELGAN - ECHO Study and participation in the NICHD Global Health Network, the Neonatal Research Network, the Pediatric Trials Network, and investigation focused on neonatal intestinal inflammation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with training and experience in clinical neonatology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

This full-time faculty position will be committed to patient care and contribute to our academic missions of research and medical education. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement is expected for all faculty within the Division.

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

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