Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The UAB Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is recruiting a faculty member to join the Children’s of Alabama/University of Alabama at Birmingham Aerodigestive Program. This is an opportunity to develop an established academic program and participate in training fellows, residents, and medical students. The role includes clinical duties, educational efforts, scholarly work, and advocacy. Research opportunities within the Division and Department are encouraged and supported, including collaboration with basic scientists. Founded in 2013, the COA/UAB Aerodigestive Program was among the first of its kind in the country and is now one of the largest, with clinical and research components. The faculty member will join a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with overlapping respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. The team includes gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, a dietitian, and a social worker. Care is provided in outpatient settings, with more than 1,000 visits annually, as well as through joint procedures. Common diagnoses include oropharyngeal dysphagia, eosinophilic esophagitis, pediatric feeding disorder, tracheoesophageal fistula, malnutrition, and reflux in patients with other respiratory or airway abnormalities. The candidate will provide clinical care and contribute to scholarly work and studies. The Division has eighteen board-certified or board-eligible faculty, a well-staffed practice at Children’s of Alabama, and an accredited fellowship program approved for two new fellows per year. The Division is supported by advanced practice practitioners, dietitians, a social worker, a psychologist, nursing staff, and an administrative team. Children’s of Alabama is a private, not-for-profit medical center dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It serves as the primary site for UAB pediatric medicine, surgery, research, and residency programs. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and will include a guaranteed salary and an incentive plan linked to productivity.

Requirements

Must be a licensed MD, DO, or MD/PhD.

Nice To Haves

Research opportunities are encouraged and supported.
Opportunity to work with basic scientists.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in the Children’s of Alabama/UAB Aerodigestive Program.
Participate in educational efforts and train fellows, residents, and medical students.
Contribute to scholarly work and research studies.
Enhance advocacy efforts.
Provide multidisciplinary care for children with overlapping respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Participate in joint procedures and outpatient clinical care.