Academic Pediatric Pulmonologist

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a pediatric pulmonologist to join our talented, interdisciplinary team. Interest and/or experience in pediatric sleep medicine is welcomed but not required. We welcome and support applicants from all academic ranks to apply. About our division: The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology consists of 4 pulmonologists, 1 nurse practitioner, 2 nurses, a social worker, a nutritionist, a psychologist, and exceptional support staff. Ongoing programs include community asthma management, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease and sleep disorders. The Cystic Fibrosis Center is engaged in cutting edge translational research programs and provides top-notch care for more than 120 pediatric and adult CF patients. The Division is involved in a community-based asthma program (Asthma Link) involving primary care and the public-school systems, helping with program development and coordination of care for children with high-risk asthma. The Division conducts ground-breaking, NIH-funded research including clinical trials on the implementation of community-based asthma approaches (e.g., Asthma Link). Additionally, we are involved with a Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy program and have a bronchopulmonary dysplasia/ CHILD clinic which cares for NICU-graduates with pulmonary disease. Why UMass: Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research. Many of our physicians are both clinicians of UMass Memorial Health and faculty of UMass Chan Medical School. As such, we serve as the bridge between both institutions, working collaboratively as physicians and researchers from different specialties and areas of expertise. All of us are continuously learning, therefore we prioritize physician professional development to invest in the growth of our doctors. This position offers exciting opportunities not only for providing comprehensive clinical care, but also advancement within academic research and medical education. As a Lean organization, UMass Memorial Health is committed to constant innovation. Each one of us contributes to shaping a culture that promotes kindness, respect, tolerance, partnerships, and inclusivity.

Requirements

Must hold MD or DO degree and be licensed in/eligible for license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board certified or board eligible
Passionate for supporting the academic mission and compassionate comprehensive clinical care. We are educators for the UMass Chan Medical School and our own pediatric and med-peds residents.

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or experience in pediatric sleep medicine

Benefits

Salary based on experience, fellowship training and sub-specialty practice
Sign-on bonuses and newly added referral bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off (vacation, CME days, holidays)
Practice/CME allowance
Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
Tuition reimbursement benefit
Eligible Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
Paid family medical leave, short & long term disability
Concierge services for relocation