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Open Rank of Pediatrics, Division Chief of Critical Care

The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM, US
Full-time

Position Summary

TheDepartment of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Centeris seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care atthe Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve as Division Chief forPediatric Critical Care.

The Division Chief will oversee clinical service,patient care, research and scholarship, education and mentorship. The growth and development of faculty withinthe division is a priority for the department and offers tremendous opportunityfor the new division chief.

The teamtakes in-house call, provides sedation services, and has a backup attendingscheduled Monday Friday. Thisinnovative, academic leader will have program oversight responsibility for thePediatric Critical Care Division, including pediatric / neonatal ECMO and thePediatric Sedation Services, which include pediatric intensivists and pediatrichospitalists.

They will also oversee and participate in ongoing research in theunit.

Theposition includes patient care responsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bedmulti-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which averages 1000admissions per year.

UNM is the state’slevel 1 trauma center, and is the main referral center for the entire state andsurrounding areas. The program includes a full complement of pediatric medicaland surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, pediatricneurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery andpediatric anesthesiology.

Clinical services include pediatric sedation service(inpatient and outpatient), and the pediatric / neonatal ECMO program.

UNMserves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center forthe State. The Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Divisionhave a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to thechildren of New Mexico.

The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at theUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents.

Pediatric fellowships at the institutioninclude pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric childabuse and neonatology.

UNM is a memberof the NIH CTSA Consortium, and is a leader in biomedical research for thestate.

ABQ as a City in State of New Mexico

NewMexico is a geographically large state, with both urban and rural populationstotaling 2.1 million. Albuquerque is afour-season city one mile in elevation with year-round sun and moderateclimate.

Centrally located, it offers access to a variety of unique outdoor,culinary and outstanding cultural amenities. Santa Fe, home to world-renownedart, food and history is nearby.

Thearea offers outstanding four seasons recreational activities including biking,skiing, golf, boating, camping and water sports.

The University of New Mexicooffers a variety of athletic and performing arts activities.

Here the community is ready to help and is a friendly-familyoriented with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and easy transportation.

Thecity is home to the University of New Mexico, the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, and the New MexicoState Fair.

RecentGrowth & UNM as Place of Work

University of New Mexico(UNM) and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recentgrowth. If you like working with energetic / enthusiastic individuals, you willenjoy your career at UNM.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a busypractice in one of the Southwest's most desirable communities.

Qualifications MinimumQualifications :

  • Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
  • BC / BE in Pediatric Critical Care.
  • Ten years clinical experience.
  • Experience with pediatric and neonatal ECMO.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with professional education, teaching, and research.
  • Experience with care of the pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and trauma patient.
  • Evidence of leadership roles in academic medicine.
  • Experience mentoring of junior faculty.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  • 30+ days ago
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