Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Pediatric Nephrology

Augusta University • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a board eligible/board certified faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, as a Pediatric Nephrologist. This position will support the education mission of Augusta University by providing education and training to fellows, residents, medical students and healthcare professions in pediatric nephrology which includes but is not limited to: clinical supervision, consultation and didactics. The position will also provide clinical services at Wellstar's Children's Hospital of Georgia and associated outpatient clinics which will include satellite clinics and telehealth. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited medical school/university.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Must have or be eligible for a State of Georgia medical license, federal DEA and PALS certified.
• Assistant Professor: Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.
• Associate Professor: Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor: Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for the pediatric nephrology patient population, including satellite locations, in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.
• Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, consultations, acute care, ordering and interpreting lab results, developing treatment plans, and patient/family education.
• Maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated.
• Share week day, weekend and holiday emergent/after-hours call coverage.
• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to residents/medical students/staff at AU.
• Develop a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in pediatric nephrology.
• Provide training to residents/medical students/staff at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia in pediatric nephrology through didactics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation leave.
• Sick leave.
• Generous retirement plans.
• Tuition waiver.
• Wellness options.
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees who have been employed for more than 6 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees