Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Pediatrics

Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to serve as a Pediatric Palliative Care physician. This position does not need the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Patient Care - 90% The position will provide palliative care consultations for patients from birth to young adulthood and will include prenatal consultations for pregnant mothers who are anticipating delivery of an infant with congenital malformations or other conditions with anticipated need for NICU care. Clinical care would include but is not limited to supportive care for patients who are typically medically-complex or have life-limiting conditions. The focus of our program is on providing patient- and family-centered care with support provided across care sites (inpatient, outpatient, and home via Telephone/Telehealth) and across time (from prenatally till patient is 21yo). Provider would provide assistance with development of symptom management plans (for both inpatient and home use), psychosocial support for families, and assistance with care coordination to help families in navigating our healthcare system. Position will interface with multiple inpatient teams as well as outpatient providers to coordinate both care for the patient as well as support for their families/caregivers. Provider will help direct utilization of the multi-disciplinary providers that make up our Pediatric Palliative Care team. The position will maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated and share weekday coverage.

Education/Teaching - 10% Successful candidates will have a proven history of excellent clinical skills, practice evidence-based medicine and have a desire to provide education regarding palliative care to multiple levels of trainees. Educational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing mentorship, clinical supervision, and consultation to residents/medical students/staff at AU and developing a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in palliative care, and providing training to residents/students/staff at AU/Wellstar at MCG in palliative care through didactics as well as bedside teaching.

Required Qualifications: Medical degree from an accredited medical school/university or equivalent, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or have equivalent clinical experience. Must have or be eligible for a State of Georgia Medical License, Federal DEA, and be certified in CPR. South Carolina licensure is helpful as we do serve patients who reside in SC. Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training. Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Professor - Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: - Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation; - Evidence of ability as a teacher; - Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; - Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, - Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits: This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Associate Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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