PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGIST

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor Physician Scientist to join a dynamic division of Pediatric Nephrology. This role offers a unique opportunity for research and clinical practice, providing care to children with kidney disorders while mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. The position promises protected research time, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and groundbreaking research, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the community.

Benefits

403b with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid malpractice

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Funds for CME activities

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Nephrology with strong clinical skills.
• Demonstrated scholarship and commitment to research.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric nephrology ambulatory care and inpatient coverage.
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students.

Skills

Pediatric Nephrology

Clinical Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Nephrology

MD or equivalent

Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods

Tools

Clinical Research Training Program

Research Resources from ICTR

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor Physician Scientist for a research track position to join our growing division that includes 6 physician faculty members. We welcome applications from Basic, Translational or Clinical Science investigators. Einstein/Montefiore has a history of successful mentorship of K awardees with transition to R01 funding with multiple R01 funded mentors for interested applicants. The position will provide protected research time. Clinical Responsibilities will include providing pediatric nephrology ambulatory care to children and adolescents in addition to inpatient coverage, supervision and teaching of residents and medical students.

The ideal candidate will be board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology, possess outstanding clinical skills, have demonstrated scholarship and an ongoing commitment to research. The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

About the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM)

CHAM is a 192-bed nationally renowned academic children’s hospital providing inpatient, ambulatory, and emergency care for children and adolescents. CHAM is the pediatric hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is part of the Montefiore Health System spanning the Bronx and Westchester counties in New York.

About the Division of Pediatric Nephrology

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology includes attending physicians, a nurse practitioner, research nurse, renal nutritionist, dedicated pediatric dialysis nurses, psychologist, dialysis and transplant social workers, and administrative staff. We provide acute and chronic kidney replacement therapy services, and our kidney transplant program performs an average of 10 transplants per year. Our center is the only facility in the greater New York Metropolitan area approved exclusively for the care of children with end-stage kidney disease. The outpatient Pediatric Nephrology Diagnostic Service at CHAM is a major Pediatric Nephrology referral center for the Bronx and lower Westchester County, located in CHAM. More than 1,400 new patients are seen yearly with kidney disorders ranging from hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, urinary tract infections, congenital genitourinary tract abnormalities, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease, and various other conditions including transplantation. Division faculty are actively engaged in medical education, quality improvement, and research. The Division is actively involved in multiple National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded collaborative studies. The Pediatric Nephrology has a long history of collaboration on research and educational activities with internal Nephrology & other investigators. Research resources include the Montefiore/Einstein Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), and there are opportunities to obtain a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Research Methods via the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP). We have an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship program and have held an NIH-supported Training Program for almost 50 years.

In addition to a competitive salary of $160,000-$200,000 commensurate with academic rank, we offer the opportunity to enhance compensation with research and clinical productivity incentives and bonuses. We offer a generous benefits package including 403b with employer match, 457, tuition reimbursement, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, paid malpractice, health, dental and vision benefits, and funds for CME activities.

Interested individuals should submit by email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae (CV) addressed to Recruiting Manager, John C. Pinto at [e-mail].

Montefiore is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Department: Pediatrics
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
Campus: CHAM
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Address: 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx
Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours: HOURS VARY
Req ID: 211892
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