Clinical Associates - Pediatric Hospitalists #PED138a

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hospital Medicine, seeks Clinical Associates at full-time effort for a renewable term of up to two years to join our expanding Pediatric Hospital Medicine group. Clinical responsibilities will include pediatric medicine, newborn care, and ED consultation. Appointees may have the opportunity to participate in quality improvement efforts in the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) is dependent on qualifications. The positions require teaching of residents but does not require scholarly activity.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing superior and compassionate healthcare to all children. We strive to provide an education and training experience that fosters the next generation of national and international leaders in child health. The department includes more than 130 full-time faculty members, clinical associates, and postdoctoral researchers. UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital is a free standing 165 bed children's hospital with a full complement of pediatric services.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be Board certified or eligible in General Pediatrics, and 4) have completed an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications:  http:// apply.interfolio.com/148887 . Applicants must upload a CV. Review of applications end when the positions are filled.

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All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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