Academic Physician – Academic Pediatrics #PED172 – 129660-3800 in Chicago, Illinois

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The University of Chicago’s Department of Pediatrics, Section of
Academic Pediatrics, in the Biological Sciences Division is searching
for a faculty member at any rank to serve as an academic physician. As a
full-time faculty member, the appointee will contribute to patient care,
medical education, and scholarship. The appointee will work closely with
the Medical Director of Primary Care and assume the role of Medical
Director of General Pediatrics for the Department. Other duties include
teaching and supervision of trainees and medical students, and scholarly
activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package
of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.

The appointee will be an accomplished academic pediatrician with a
record of scholarship, experience as a medical educator, and have a keen
interest in supporting provider development and QI initiatives. The
appointee will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty
colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences
Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago
and its affiliates. A tradition of excellence in patient care, clinical
and translational sciences, combined with the strengths of one of the
world’s top academic institutions provides the strong foundation for a
career as an academic physician leader.

The Section of Academic Pediatrics is dedicated to managing the unique
primary care needs of newborns, children, and adolescents on the South
Side of Chicago. The scope of its clinical service covers both
ambulatory sites located in Comer Children’s Hospital and Hyde Park,
service to a FQHC, and a growing number of regional sites. Its clinical
programs include pediatric primary care, Child Advocacy and Protective
Services, adolescent medicine, and the Comer Mobile Community Unit.

University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medical care
since 1927. Located in historic Hyde Park, the primary medical campus
includes the Center for Care and Discovery, Comer Children’s Hospital,
Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital for adult inpatient care, and the
Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) totaling more than 550
beds in service and net patient care revenues over $1.4 billion.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have an
MD or equivalent, 2) have or be eligible for medical licensure in the
State of Illinois, and 3) be board certified in Pediatrics.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of
Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to
accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/137591. Applicants must
upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of
applications will end when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit
http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.