Pediatric Allergist / Immunologist - Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Pediatric Allergist / Immunologist - Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Job No : 529480

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Medicine / Physicians

Department : 29091400 - MD-PEDS-IMMUNOLOGY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Pediatric Immunologist / Allergist - Clinical Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Job Description :

The University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, seeks a board certified / board eligible Pediatric Immunologist / Allergist to join the Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Division in Gainesville, Florida.

Responsibilities are to provide patient care services to pediatric immunodeficiency and allergy patients in the outpatient clinic setting as well as inpatient consultations as requested. UF has a very large primary immunodeficiency population and is one of three Florida sites responsible for the evaluation and management of infants identified through the state SCID newborn screening program. The Immunodeficiency Program works closely with Bone Marrow Transplant to provide needed services for affected infants and children. The successful candidate is a motivated and dedicated physician who will become a valued member of the team. Candidate will also be responsible for teaching of housestaff, fellows, and medical students assigned to the outpatient service. Appointment will be open rank depending on qualifications and experience at the non-tenure accruing level of Assistant / Associate / Full Professor. If the applicant has a strong research program and wishes to continue a research focus, appointment to a tenure track position may be considered.

UF Health-Pediatrics

UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health center, is the country's only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine, the largest college within UF's academic health center, is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands, UF Health's 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 Children's Hospital, which was named the #1 Children's Hospital in Florida in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in five pediatric specialties, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is in the Top 5 children's hospital in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Children's 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 Children's Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children's hospital has 208 beds, including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's 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 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.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with academic rank and experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a M.D. degree or equivalent, be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, and be board certified / eligible in Allergy / Immunology.

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

The Search Committee will begin to review applications immediately, and will accept applications until the position is filled.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information, 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 at http : / / naces.org / ( http : / / naces.org / ) .

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 / 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800 / 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Health Assessment Required :

Yes.

Applications Close :

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Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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