Asst Prof/Clinical - Rheumatology

Job DetailJob Title:Asst Prof/Clinical - RheumatologyDepartment:10154-RheumatologyLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftSearch #:2022-1123Closing Date:Recruiter:Scerra, Ryan D.RHEUMATOLOGISTThe division of rheumatology at UConn health is recruiting a clinical rheumatologist with the predominant focus being patient care. Given that there is a robust fellowship program the candidate/recruit will have ample opportunity to teach fellows, residents and medical students. The job will be geared towards delivering excellent patient care as merits a tertiary referral center. Over time the faculty member will be encouraged to get more involved with the fellowship. Should they be so inclined they will also have the opportunity to get involved in the medical student curriculum as time goes on. The appointment will come with the rank of Assistant Professor of medicine. They will report to the division chief. They will have access to independent office space in the administrative services building and administrative help there as well. They will have adequate medical assistant support in the clinic and will share in the call schedule equitably.They will require to be board-certified in rheumatology and have an active license to practice medicine in Connecticut. Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a vaccination as a term and condition of employment or to work in a UConn Health facility, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at