Assistant Professor General Pediatrician Clinician Investigator
Assistant Professor General Pediatrician Clinician Investigator
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Department Overview
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital is offering an opportunity for a fulltime General Pediatrics faculty appointment at one of the nations top ranked Childrens Hospitals as reportedby U.S. News & World.As Oregons only academic health center we strive to offer the very best medical care to every child across Oregon Southwest Washington and beyond. We have more specialists in childrens health than anywhere else in the state and serve as the regions tertiary and quaternary referral center. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available and are a worldclass health research center for basic clinical and translational research.
OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland Oregon. Bisected by the Willamette River Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood Portland offers the rare accessibility of snowtosurf. Home to awardwinning wineries artisan coffee shops acclaimed restaurants extensive bike paths unique brewpubs professional soccer and basketball teams a vibrant theater scene expansive bookstores watersports communities and one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Portland offers something for everyone all without sales tax and in a mild climate. Its no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of Americas favorite lifestyle cities.
OHSU values a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion to apply.
Function/Duties of Position
We are looking for general pediatrician clinician investigator to join our divisions clinical and research missions. Our division has one of the largest research portfolios in the Department of Pediatrics with over $3 million annually in federal research funding. Areas of research expertise include pediatric health equity children with chronic conditions newborn care informatics and promoting healthy child development. OHSU has many resources for emerging investigators including a clinical and translational research institute (OCTRI) a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities the Human Investigations Program (HIP) which allows faculty to receive additional training in public health and multiple research grant and career development award opportunities. Research faculty are expected to provide research mentorship to trainees including pediatric residents and medical students. Our faculty have won multiple awards for research mentorship.
Clinically pediatricians in our division provide clinical care for over 12000 infants children and adolescents in the ambulatory setting and provide inpatient service to newborns in the MotherBaby Unit. Embracing multidisciplinary collaboration we actively participate in a broad range of clinical quality and education activities. Division members develop and support familycentered care principles and demonstrate excellence in communication with families and referring providers. The Division is extensively involved in providing and leading clinical and educational endeavors for medical students and pediatric residents. More than half of Oregons practicing pediatricians trained at Doernbecher.
The ideal candidate will have clinical and/or health services research experience in a research area relevant to general pediatrics. Fellowship and/or Masterslevel (e.g. MPH MPP) training though not required is desirable. The expectation is that the candidate will be prepared to develop a mentored research portfolio within 3 years of appointment. The candidate must also have clinical experience and expertise in the general pediatric setting.
Required Qualifications
- MD/DO required.
- Must be eligible for Oregon medical license.
- Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
- Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers.
Additional Details
***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
