Pediatric Hospitalist

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Peds-Hospital Medicine - 412018

Posting Open Date
10/04/2024

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Pediatric Hospitalist

Appointment Type
Faculty

Vacancy ID
FAC0005286

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1.0

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
10/01/2025

Position Information
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.


OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary
The Division of Hospital Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina is recruiting pediatric hospitalists. This is an open rank faculty position on the fixed term track. Primary clinical responsibilities will include in-house day, evening/night coverage with direct patient care, supervision of residents and fellows and teaching of medical students at North Carolina Children's Hospital (NCCH). Patients will include general pediatrics, newborn nursery, bone marrow transplant and co-management with other pediatric specialties.

NCCH is one of the leading tertiary care providers in the Southeast with full range of specialty and surgical care. The Division of Hospital Pediatrics is a busy and diverse inpatient group that includes 24/7 coverage of inpatient pediatric and newborn nursery services in Chapel Hill. Additionally, we have a consult service and coordinate admissions and transfers for all medical patients. Our services and providers focus on the care of children with medical complexity and co-management with medical and surgical specialty consultants. Our faculty are academically productive in many areas including medical education, quality improvement and patient safety. There is a strong culture of collaboration, cooperation and mentorship.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Doctorate: MD or DO
* Pediatrics residency in accredited program
* Full North Carolina physician medical license

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• The ideal applicant will have experience/interest in quality improvement and medical education and have broad clinical experience
• The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in General Pediatrics and/or Hospital Pediatrics; however this is not a requirement

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Lindsay Chase

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Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.