Chief of Pediatric Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology - AssociateFull Professor
Chief of Pediatric Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology - AssociateFull Professor
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Chief of Pediatric Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology Associate/Full Professor
The University of Florida Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Chief of Pediatric Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology. This is a faculty position in the nontenure or tenure track with the rank of Associate/Full Professor. The applicant should be boardcertified in Pediatric Rheumatology. This is a faculty position in the nontenure or tenure track with the rank of Associate/Full Professor. Rank and tenure will be commensurate with qualifications.
The Division Chief will be responsible for program development in all areas of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology in addition to patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings teaching of pediatric fellows residents and medical students as well as conducting research and supervising the divisions increasing large research program that includes investigatorinitiated registry and pharma funded investigations.
The Division has three boardcertified pediatric rheumatologists as well as six pediatric rheumatology APRNs and two LPNs providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents throughout Florida. Our center of excellence is among the largest in the state and the only ACGMEapproved program in Florida providing pediatric rheumatology fellowship training. We are extremely active in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and its sub studies and have a fulltime clinical research coordinator and access to other research support through the pediatrics department. We provide training in musculoskeletal ultrasound and have collaborative research and clinical relationships with Adult Rheumatology Orthopedics and PMR including their stateoftheart gait analysis laboratory. The Division includes a pediatric immunologist who directs one of three state funded SCID newborn screening sites and provides care to a large population of children with primary immunodeficiencies as well as immunodeficient patients needing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in collaboration with BMT service and cardiac transplant patients requiring aggressive immunosuppression. There are also two allergists one pediatric allergy APRN and allergy nurses providing cuttingedge comprehensive allergy services to children in North Florida and the Panhandle.
UF HealthPediatrics
UF Health the University of Floridas academic health center is the countrys only academic health center with six healthrelated colleges located on a single contiguous campus. The colleges major research centers and institutes and clinical enterprises focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine the largest college within UFs academic health center is currently the highestranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands UF Healths private notforprofit hospital system includes seven hospitals a statedesignatedLevel I trauma center a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit a regional burn center and an emergency air and ground transport program.
The Department of Pediatrics clinical services are delivered at UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital which was named one of the best Childrens Hospital in Florida in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in five pediatric specialties UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is among the Top 5 childrens hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital is a major destination center for pediatric patients both nationally and internationally who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.
UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital represents the only quaternarycare academic pediatric center in North Florida. The childrens hospital has 208 beds including fullyequipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital is part of the Childrens Miracle Networks alliance of premier hospitals for children.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering innovation and advancing discovery in the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of child health and human development educating and training pediatric scientists and directly translating basic scientific discoveries into new patientoriented therapies. In the most recent fiscal year the department was home to over $30.5M in sponsored research.
UF Health faculty work in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in the five other Health Science Center colleges as well as those from across the University. The focus of team efforts is often grown out of the Centers and Institutes including the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute the UF Genetics Institute the Powell Gene Therapy Center and the UF Health Cancer Center.
Gainesville Florida
Gainesville FL is a vibrant city that offers a mix of culture outdoor beauty and a dynamic community atmosphere. The city touted as one of the more affordable costofliving communities in Florida is surrounded by stunning natural attractions like the Florida Museum of Natural History Paynes Prairie Preserve crystal clear freshwater springs and several scenic parks making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Gainesville also has a strong sense of community and is recognized for its festivals farmers markets and diverse dining options downtown. The historic Hippodrome Theatre is the perfect place to indulge in live performances or independent films. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy many Division I NCAA sports (Go Gators.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits
- Lowcost State Health Plans: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays as well as paid family sick and vacation leave)
- Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- No State Income Tax
Commensurate with education and experience
Applicants must have a M.D. degree or equivalent be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.
Applications shouldinclude acover letter curriculum vitae andnames and contact information for three professional references or three letters of reference.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found athttp://naces/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352/or the Florida Relay System at 800/(TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
