Pediatric Hospitalist (Chief)- Faculty

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Chief

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and USA Health is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

The Division Chief will provide visionary leadership to a growing hospital medicine program based at USA Children's and Women's Hospital, the primary multispecialty referral center for the region. Responsibilities include oversight of a dedicated team of pediatric hospitalists, inpatient clinical care, and active participation in the education of medical students and residents. The Chief will foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and innovation, while advancing program development, patient safety, and scholarly activity.

Qualified candidates must be Board Certified in General Pediatrics or General Pediatrics/Internal Medicine with significant experience in pediatric hospital medicine. Board eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience, academic achievement, and a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care and teaching. Academic appointment and rank will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity.

This position offers unique opportunities for:

• Program development and growth in pediatric hospital medicine
• Clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams caring for a broad range of pediatric diseases
• Participation in clinical educational scholarship

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial, diverse, and expanding department. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of pediatric hospital medicine at USA Health while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life on the central Gulf Coast.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.