Posting Numberreq29845
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentPeds Critical Care Intensivists (997G)
Academic LocationSchool of Medicine
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The
Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
is seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care at
the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve as Division Chief for
Pediatric Critical Care. The Division Chief will oversee clinical service,
patient care, research and scholarship, education and mentorship. The growth and development of faculty within
the division is a priority for the department and offers tremendous opportunity
for the new division chief. The team
takes in-house call, provides sedation services, and has a backup attending
scheduled Monday - Friday. This
innovative, academic leader will have program oversight responsibility for the
Pediatric Critical Care Division, including pediatric/neonatal ECMO and the
Pediatric Sedation Services, which include pediatric intensivists and pediatric
hospitalists. They will also oversee and participate in ongoing research in the
unit.
The
position includes patient care responsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bed
multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which averages 1000
admissions per year. UNM is the state's
level 1 trauma center, and is the main referral center for the entire state and
surrounding areas. The program includes a full complement of pediatric medical
and surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, pediatric
neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery and
pediatric anesthesiology. Clinical services include pediatric sedation service
(inpatient and outpatient), and the pediatric/neonatal ECMO program.
UNM
serves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center for
the State. The Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Division
have a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to the
children of New Mexico. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the
University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents. Pediatric fellowships at the institution
include pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric child
abuse and neonatology. UNM is a member
of the NIH CTSA Consortium, and is a leader in biomedical research for the
state.
ABQ as a City in State of New Mexico
New
Mexico is a geographically large state, with both urban and rural populations
totaling 2.1 million. Albuquerque is a
four-season city one mile in elevation with year-round sun and moderate
climate. Centrally located, it offers access to a variety of unique outdoor,
culinary and outstanding cultural amenities. Santa Fe, home to world-renowned
art, food and history is nearby. The
area offers outstanding four seasons recreational activities including biking,
skiing, golf, boating, camping and water sports. The University of New Mexico
offers a variety of athletic and performing arts activities.
Here the community is ready to help and is a friendly-family
oriented with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and easy transportation. The
city is home to the University of New Mexico, the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, and the New Mexico
State Fair.
Recent
Growth & UNM as Place of Work
University of New Mexico
(UNM) and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent
growth. If you like working with energetic/enthusiastic individuals, you will
enjoy your career at UNM. This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy
practice in one of the Southwest's most desirable communities.
Qualifications
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
- BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care.
- Ten years clinical experience.
- Experience with pediatric and neonatal ECMO.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with professional education, teaching, and research.
- Experience with care of the
pediatric cardiothoracic surgery
and trauma patient.
- Evidence of leadership roles in academic medicine.
- Experience mentoring of junior faculty.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application must contain a CV, Cover Letter consisting of diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information, you may contact Janell Fuller, M.D., @
JaFuller@salud.unm.edu
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 7/29/2024. This position will remain open until filled.
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