Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity on the Gulf Coast
Braselton, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program
Location Alabama, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/18/24

Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at this prestigious medical school is currently seeking candidates for a faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Duties include inpatient care at the University’s Womens and Childrens Hospital, the primary referral center for the region, and teaching medical students and residents. Candidates should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. Experience in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is desirable. Successful candidates will interact with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals dealing with a broad range of pediatric diseases. Unique opportunities for program development, clinical research, and scholarly interactions with clinical and laboratory research programs are available. Academic rank is open to the Assistant Professor level and will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a congenial, diverse, expanding department that is committed to providing its faculty with the opportunity to achieve academic and professional growth while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life of the central Gulf Coast.

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Job Responsibilities

Pediatric hospitalists care for children with a wide variety of illnesses and medical needs who require hospital care. Such medical needs include
infectious illnesses of the blood, skin, lungs, and kidneys
Respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia and croup
Problems with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma
Common pediatric illnesses such as influenza and dehydration
Recovery from injuries or surgeries
Care of newborns

Qualifications

MD or DO
Pediatric Residency