School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology

School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine-Open Rank-Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Department of Pediatrics, in the Heersink School of Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is actively recruiting for faculty member to join the Children's of Alabama/University of Alabama Birmingham (COA/UAB) Hepatology Program.

We provide assessment, treatment and comprehensive follow-up care for a wide variety of disorders that impact normal liver function.

This is a tremendous opportunity to further develop an established academic program in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, and participate in training of fellows, residents and medical students.

Responsibilities include clinical duties, educational efforts, scholarly work, and enhancing advocacy.

Research opportunities exist within the Division and Department and are encouraged and supported.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with basic scientists.

The Division currently has eighteen board certified/board eligible faculty as well as a well-staffed practice housed at Children's of Alabama (COA). The Division also has an active, accredited fellowship program that is approved for two new fellows per year.

The Division is well-supported by Advanced Practice Practitioners, Dietitians, Social worker, psychologist, nursing staff, administrative team.

With more than 2 million square feet, COA is the third largest pediatric medical facility in the U.S.

COA offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham's historic Southside with additional outpatient services provided at Children's South and Children's on 3rd.

Primary care is provided at more than a dozen medical offices in communities across central Alabama.

Children's of Alabama is the only medical center in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children.

It is a private, not-for-profit medical center, which serves as the primary site of the University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatric medicine, surgery, research and residency programs.

Positions offer competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity.

Required Qualifications MD, DO, or MD/PhD Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2396P Open Date 05/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status.

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