Physician-Pediatrics Allergy Immunology Rheumatology-UHMG-86389

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

66d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's is seeking an Allergist/Immunologist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide both pediatric and adult allergy and immunology patient care in a collaborative environment. Faculty members are involved in clinical care, research (including clinical trials), and the education of fellows, residents, and students. UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital is a designated Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic Center for Primary Immunodeficiencies and houses a dedicated Inborn Errors of Immunity Clinic. The division is also establishing a new Food Allergy Center, supported by a food allergy psychologist and an ancillary team. Institutional start-up support is available for research careers. Academic appointment, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification, with highly competitive compensation. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's is a leading academic medical center, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, known for medical research and education.

Requirements

• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Allergy/Immunology
• Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment
• Excellent clinical and teaching skills
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience
• Fellowship Training in some specialties
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using EPIC

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Benefits

• Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification.
• Compensation is highly competitive.
• Opportunities are also available for institutional start-up support to grow research careers for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level