Pediatric Allergist Immunologist - Clinician-Researcher or Clinician-Educator
Pediatric Allergist Immunologist - Clinician-Researcher or Clinician-Educator
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Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts worldclass talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics are in search of a Pediatric Allergist/ Immunologist to plan implement and evaluate the provision of highquality medical care with appropriate resource management to children and adolescents in Allergy/Immunology (A/I).
Education
- Graduate of an accredited fouryear medical school.
- Graduate of an accredited postgraduate residency program in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Allergy/Immunology.
Certification Summary
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Allergy/Immunology.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- BLS or PALS certification required.
- Current DEA registration.
Emory University and Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta have committed to improving outcomes for patients with allergic and immunologic diseases by building a leading clinical and research program under the leadership of Dr. Brian Vickery. Our academic home is within the Division of Allergy/Immunology (A/I) in the Emory University Department of Pediatrics. We are now recruiting a boardcertified allergist/immunologist at the Assistant or the Associate Professor level to join the Division as an A/I clinician. Candidates are especially encouraged to apply who have particular focus in clinical/translational research in food allergy and adjacent areas and/or in the care of children with immunological disorders. Protected time for research is negotiable for a researchfocused candidate with high potential for extramural funding. There are also opportunities to participate in design and lead interventional clinical trials as principal or coinvestigator. Clinical research training programs including an institutional KL2 program and those leading to a masters degree are available via Emory and the Georgia CTSA.
In addition to these academic and scholarly efforts the successful candidate will become an active member of the pediatric allergy/immunology clinical care team managing routine allergy problems severe asthma more complex cases involving multiple food allergies in the setting of atopic dermatitis and/or eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders as well as immunology patients. For those candidates particularly interested in clinical immunology an immunologyfocused practice is desirable and there are opportunities for clinical and research collaborations with immune dysregulation clinics bone marrow transplant and the Georgia newborn screening program. We are committed to advancing the careers of our fellows and other learners at all stages through teaching and mentorship activities that include oversight of research projects and quality improvement. Inpatient coverage of our consult service is shared with other faculty.
The environment aligns institutional strengths to ensure academic and clinical productivity. Childrens is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest in the country serving nearly 350000 unique patients each year with 532 licensed beds. The A/I clinic the Food Allergy Center and the Pediatric Research Unit are all housed within the Center for Advanced Pediatrics a stateoftheart 260000 square foot outpatient clinic facility that brings together over 20 pediatric specialties clinics and programs under one roof aiming to provide a better way to treat children and teens with chronic diseases and complex care needs. In addition to being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital Childrens has been listed as one of Fortune magazines 100 best places to work for 9 consecutive years. The Emory University School of Medicine is ranked among the nations finest institutions for education biomedical research and patient care and the Department of Pediatrics was recently ranked #1 in such departments in the U.S. in research funding by the NIH. Both Childrens and Emory support the ongoing professional and leadership development of physicians while maintaining a healthy balance between academics and clinical work and rewarding excellence and productivity in both. Research and teaching activities are supported and cultivated through strong relationships and affiliations.
Atlanta is a diverse dynamic and growing metropolitan area that offers an excellent quality of life outstanding schools worldclass dining and entertainment and easy access to a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
- Board certification in Pediatrics is preferred though Internal Medicine certification is acceptable.
- Candidates should be currently boardcertified or boardeligible in Allergy/Immunology.
- Rank and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are provided.
Qualified candidates should complete the online application and upload a CV and letter of inquiry. Questions may be forwarded to Brian Vickery MD Chief of the Division of Allergy/Immunology at .
Additional Information:
Employment will be in the Emory Childrens Pediatric Institute. The Emory Childrens Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our threepart academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians researchers and educators have created a model where leadership commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellencedriven by research teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone:(V)(TDD).
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at(V)(TDD). Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
