Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Pediatrics Cardiac Critical Care
About The Position
The Section of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified cardiac intensive care faculty member to join a team of seven faculty members in the CVICU. Entry- and mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply. The faculty member will care for children in the 20-bed pediatric CVICU at The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children at Children’s of Alabama and collaborate closely with cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, cardiologists, and nurses. The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center of Alabama performs more than 400 surgical cases annually and has active heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support programs. More than 500 children with acquired and congenital, medical and surgical heart disease are admitted to the CVICU each year. Patients include preoperative neonates with surgical cardiac disease and high-risk patients from interventional and electrophysiology programs. The successful candidate must be a licensed MD, DO, or MD/PhD. Rank, salary, and tenure status are commensurate with training and experience. Start-up resources for faculty development, research, and teaching are available where appropriate.
Requirements
- Licensed MD, DO, or MD/PhD.
- Board eligibility or certification in critical care, cardiology, neonatology, or anesthesiology, with an additional 1–2 years of cardiac critical care training or experience considered.
- Excellent communication history and evidence of exceptional clinical and teaching skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest or experience in scholarly activities and clinical or translational research.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for children in the pediatric CVICU.
- Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, cardiologists, and nurses.
- Contribute to teaching and, where applicable, scholarly activities and clinical or translational research.
Benefits
- Start-up resources for faculty development, research, and teaching are available where appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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