School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics -Cardiology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics seeks BE/BC candidates to join the faculty of our stable and thriving Division of Pediatric Cardiology. As a joint cooperative of Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, we are leaders in comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care for the people of Alabama and Southeast United States. The selected candidates will work with our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, anesthesiologists, and cardiac surgeons to provide a continuum of care for patients with congenital heart disease. Successful applicants should have an MD, DO, MBBS degree or equivalent and should have completed fellowship and be board certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology as well as have advanced training in multimodality imaging including echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT. Candidates will be expected to be facile in the performing and interpreting noninvasive cardiac imaging, participate in general outpatient specialty clinical activities, provide inpatient services, and participate in clinical research activity that aligns with the goals of the division. A history of excellent communication and evidence of exceptional clinical and teaching skills are necessary. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential in joining a team who values collaboration between all members of the Heart Center and whose highest priorities are the patient, their families and each other. Preference will be given to individuals with a strong interest/experience in scholarly activities and clinical/translational research. Start-up resources for faculty development, research and teaching are available where appropriate. For more information regarding UAB Department of Pediatrics and/or Division of Pediatric Cardiology, visit www.uab.edu/pediatrics . Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a metropolitan population over 1 million. The city is thriving with a growing restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor park and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches. Positions offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Requirements

MD, DO, MBBS degree or equivalent
completed fellowship
board certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology
advanced training in multimodality imaging including echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT
history of excellent communication
evidence of exceptional clinical and teaching skills
Flexibility and strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

strong interest/experience in scholarly activities and clinical/translational research

Responsibilities

performing and interpreting noninvasive cardiac imaging
participate in general outpatient specialty clinical activities
provide inpatient services
participate in clinical research activity that aligns with the goals of the division