Clinical AssistantAssociateFull Professor General Pediatrics Primary Care
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
| Classification Title: | General Pediatrics Primary Care - Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatrics |
| Job Description: | The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida is seeking a board-certified/eligible pediatrician at the Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor level to pursue a non-tenure track career in the Division of General Pediatrics. This position will provide clinical services to patients seen in the General Pediatrics Primary Care clinics and Shands Teaching Hospitals as well as teaching residents and students from the College of Medicine (e.g. medical students physician assistant students). Primary responsibilities center on providing Pediatric Primary Care in our ambulatory locations and in the newborn nursery with secondary after-hours outpatient care in the Pediatrics After Hours clinic. To support after-hours services for pediatric patients clinical responsibilities may occur in the evenings (after 5:00 p.m.) and on weekends. UF Health-Pediatrics UF Health the University of Floridas academic health center is the countrys only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single contiguous campus. The colleges major research centers and institutes along with the clinical enterprise 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 highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands UF Healths private not-for-profit hospital system includes seven hospitals a state-designated Level 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 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is among the top childrens hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and 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 quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The childrens hospital has 208 beds including fully equipped 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 patient-oriented 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 dynamiccommunity atmosphere. The city touted as one of the more affordable cost-of-living communities inFlorida is surrounded by stunning natural attractions including the Florida Museum of NaturalHistory Paynes Prairie Preserve crystal-clear freshwater springs and several scenic parks makingit ideal for outdoor adventures. Gainesville also has a strong sense of community and is recognizedfor its festivals farmers markets and tons of dining options downtown. The historic HippodromeTheatre is the perfect venue to enjoy live performances or independent films. Sports enthusiasts canenjoy many Division I NCAA sports (Go Gators). Exceptional Benefits
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| Expected Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Required Qualifications: | Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatrics. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Application should include a cover letter most recent curriculum vitae and a list of three professional references with contact information or three letters of reference. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a sufficient pool is established. 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 at . |
| Health Assessment Required: | Yes |
Required Experience:
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