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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology - Augusta, United States - Augusta University
Description
Job SummaryJob ID: 266124
Position #
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology in the Department of Pediatrics, at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor who will serve as a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our division.
We are the region's only pediatric pulmonologists and are one of only two Cystic Fibrosis Centers in Georgia accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Our CF Center follows 100 children and 90 adults (with separate adult team).We are part of the CF Therapeutics Development Network program and are active in a number of multi center CF research protocols as well as quality improvement initiatives.
This is a thriving practice with the opportunity to see a wide range of pulmonary patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
A comprehensive Pediatric Pulmonary Function Laboratory staffed by Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is located conveniently in the area of the ambulatory practice.
We provide team-based care for a growing number of ventilator dependent patients as well as a multidisciplinary clinic with otolaryngology for children with sleep and airway disorders.
We also offer multidisciplinary care for aerodigestive patients along with our ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and gastrointestinal (GI) colleagues.
We provide care via telemedicine to serve children in areas of Georgia remote from our campus. This position is not on tenure track.Responsibilities
Clinical - 90%
Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in pediatric pulmonology in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty in the division. This includes but is not limited to, call duties and providing coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays. Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Proactive Evaluation (OPPE). Become increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in the Children's Hospital of Georgia and outpatient clinics.
Meet and maintain productivity targets as set forth by the department chair and MCG Dean's Office through clinical services provided.
Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Wellstar MCG physicians and physicians outside of Wellstar MCG. Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.Teaching - 10%
Provide education and training to fellows, residents, medical students, and staff in pediatric pulmonology which includes but is not limited to clinical supervision, consultation and didactics.
Required Qualifications
Requires an MD degree or foreign equivalent with Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
Candidate must have successfully completed 72 months of training (including 36 months of pediatric residency as well as 36 months of pediatric pulmonology), must be eligible for a Georgia medical license, and be board certified or board eligible in pediatric pulmonology.
Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certificationAssistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).
College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class.
The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia.
MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices.
MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs.
Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics.
Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state.
More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.
Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
LocationOur Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).
Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Other Information
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