Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology - OKLAHOMA CITY, United States - AMN Healthcare

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Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology

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The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Department of Pediatrics is seeking an exceptional leader experienced in clinical operations to develop, lead, and grow the clinical efforts, medical education, and scholarship within the Section Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology.

The successful candidate will have experience working within an academic environment, the ability to work independently with expertise and the desire to develop and build a program with full Department and Institutional support.

We are seeking a clinically focused rising leader, committed to excellence in clinical patient care, medical education, administration, and scholarship.

The incoming Section Chief will oversee, lead, and manage the development and expansion of all aspects and missions related to the Section of Pediatric Rheumatology at OUHSC.

As the only pediatric rheumatology program serving the patients in the state of Oklahoma, the Section provides diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with rheumatologic disorder including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, hypermobility syndromes, fibromyalgia, reactive arthritis, spondylitis, scleroderma, psoriatic and inflammatory bowel disease related arthritis to pediatric patients from all across the state as well as surrounding states in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The Department and Institution are dedicated to the program's success, fully supporting additional faculty recruitment efforts in the expansion of the program at OUHSC.

The responsibilities of the incoming Section Chief include leadership and oversight of the Section, recruitment of faculty clinicians who are committed to excellence in patient care, engaging in teaching and mentorship of learners and students, participation in direct patient care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, and overseeing and directing the program's growth, expansion, and development.

The Section Chief will be the holder of an Endowed Chair faculty position with the Department's commitment, resources, and support.

For leaders with an interest in education there will be an opportunity to develop a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program to further develop the Section.

We are seeking applicants who are board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology with a history of demonstrated excellence clinical care.

Candidates must possess the ability and desire to establish and grow a program from the ground up, possess outstanding clinical and communication skills, an interest and focus on providing high quality patient care, and have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse team environment.

The University of Oklahoma, a comprehensive research university, includes 3 campuses, 31,000+ students, 170+ academic programs, and $416.6M research expenditures.

Designated by the Carnegie Foundation as the Highest Research Activity institution, OU has been placed in the highest tier of comprehensive research universities in the nation.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, the largest component of the Oklahoma Health Center, located on a 200-acre campus, includes the OU Health Sciences Center, the OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, VA Medical Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and the Oklahoma Blood Institute.

As the state's most comprehensive academic health system, OU College of Medicine employs nearly 1,350 faculty members, is comprised of 17 clinical departments, 4 basic science departments, and numerous centers and institutes that offer research and clinical programs for various medical disciplines.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is committed to advancing the health of infants, children, and adolescents through innovative medical care, research, education, training, and advocacy.

At the largest department in the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics is composed of 215 faculty members spread across 16 divisions.

Department faculty are dedicated to the scholarly delivery of clinical service, the teaching of students and house staff, and the development of applied and basic knowledge through research.

The Children's Health Foundation and the Department of Pediatrics have partnered for more than 35 years to support the advancement of research, education and clinical care for children.

CHF has played a vital role in the development of the research and educational infrastructure within the department with the establishment of 36 Endowed Chairs.

The Department combines world-class facilities, faculty, staff, residents, and fellows with the friendliness and warmth Oklahoma is known for to create programs that develop outstanding pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists on an individual basis.

Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Health (formerly known as The Children's Hospital of Oklahoma and The Children's Hospital at OU Medicine) is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care women's and children's hospital.

Affiliated with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the training programs.

Among the Nation's Best for Children's Heart Care, Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Health is ranked by U.S.

News and World Report as one of the top 50 hospitals in the country for pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric gastroenterology and gastroenterology surgery.

As the only ACS verified level 1 pediatric trauma center in the state, the hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit.

As the largest city in the state, Oklahoma City is located in the heart of Oklahoma. Affordable and friendly, Oklahoma has a high quality of life. The Oklahoma City metro area is home to numerous museums and sports teams. Outdoor activities in the state's varied geography include birding, boating, cycling, fishing, hiking, and water skiing.

With more than a dozen communities surrounding it, Oklahoma City offers a diverse landscape of modern, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

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Required Qualifications
BE/BC PediatricsBE/BC Pediatric Rheumatology

Preferred Qualifications
post fellowship experience focus on clinical patient care within an academic environment

Facility Location
Located in the heart of the state, Oklahoma's capital city is alive with endless entertainment options and recreational choices.

Home to a prestigious higher education and medical community, Oklahoma City offers travelers great professional opportunities and plenty to see and do in their spare time.

Visit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or one of the city's many performing arts venues for a delightful cultural experience.

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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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