Pediatric Anesthesiologist

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks pediatric anesthesiologists to join our team at UNC Children’s Hospital. Our pediatric practice spans healthy outpatients to complex neonatal cases, with a strong emphasis on education, mentorship, and collaboration across CRNAs, CAAs, and allied services.

We offer a robust academic environment with a fellowship program, protected time for research and clinical development, and a commitment to diversity and

Qualifications

• Requires MD/DO or equivalent and completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency.
• Pediatric anesthesia fellowship training and ABA certification or eligibility are required.
• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric anesthesiology care across all sub-specialties at UNC Children’s Hospital.
• Collaborate with CRNAs, CAAs and other services in an academic setting.
• Participate in teaching graduate learners and mentorship through the fellowship program.
• Support research, quality improvement and educational initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia

Academic environment

Teaching residents/fellows

CRNA teamwork

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency

Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship

ABA certification or eligibility

Job description

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 Department of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking pediatric anesthesiologists to join our team of pediatric anesthesiology faculty at UNC’s flagship Children’s Hospital. Our pediatric anesthesiology practice includes all sub-specialties and spans the spectrum from healthy outpatients to complex neonatal surgery. UNC Children’s Hospital is a major regional referral center with pediatric ICU , neonatal ICU , pediatric ECMO , cardiac, burn, trauma, pain, sedation, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation programs.

The division of pediatric anesthesiology provides over 12,000 anesthetics per year to the children of North Carolina and surrounding states. The department has an active ACGME accredited pediatric anesthesiology fellowship and serves as the pediatric anesthesiology training site for the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Our department has a robust Global Health program, a state-of-the-art simulation lab and a strong relationship with the UNC School of Medicine. Protected academic time is offered to pursue clinical, quality, educational and research interests with supporting infrastructure. For applicants looking to launch their academic career, we offer a faculty development program with formal mentorship and a robust professional development curriculum. The department is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity.

The Department of Anesthesiology offers a competitive compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Faculty members enjoy UNC’s generous benefit package including 401K, dental, vision, CME , moving allowances, and tuition assistance.

UNC Children’s Hospital is routinely ranked amongst the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report with tremendous projected growth including recently passed state legislation to support the creation of a free-standing Children’s Hospital.

The Greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. A robust job market, affordable cost of living, proximity to beaches and mountains, year-round comfortable weather, world class research universities, top ranked K-12 educational systems, safe neighborhoods, art, history, and cultural amenities are just a few of reasons the Triangle is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation.

The desired start date for this position is July 2024 and can be flexible.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent). Must have completed an ACGME accredited Anesthesiology Residency program as well as a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship program (by the anticipated start date) and be ABA certified or eligible. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preference for individuals who have experience working in an academic setting, teaching graduate level learners (interns, residents, fellows), working in a team which includes CRNAs, CAAs, and collaborating with other services.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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