Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics Neonatology
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a physician scientist who is board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Neonatology and Pediatric Gastroenterology to join its expanding division. The ideal candidate has a successful background in academic medicine and a successful research portfolio. The role may include inpatient and outpatient activities, teaching, and research. Neonatologists in the division care for preterm and term neonates with medical and surgical conditions, using current techniques. The division operates the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital and the NICU at Children’s of Alabama, accepts referrals for neonates with a wide range of illnesses, and provides coverage at five private, not-for-profit community hospitals. The RNICU at UAB’s Women & Infants Center has 56 private rooms and can accommodate 63 babies. The Level III NICU at Children’s of Alabama has 30 beds, including four ECMO beds. The position offers opportunities to grow divisional programs and collaborate with other programs at UAB. Rank, salary, and tenure status will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Compensation includes a guaranteed salary and an incentive plan linked to productivity. UAB offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements
- Be a licensed MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD.
- Be board certified or board eligible in Neonatology and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Nice To Haves
- A successful background in academic medicine.
- A successful research portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for preterm and term neonates with medical and surgical conditions.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient activities.
- Contribute to teaching and research.
- Support the growth of divisional programs and collaborate with other UAB programs.
- Provide coverage at community hospitals, as applicable to the division.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Guaranteed salary.
- Productivity-linked incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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