Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Arthritis & Clinical Immunology - Clinical Rheumatologist

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Oklahoma City, OK ID:

7323099 (Ref.

No. ej-6867945)

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Clinical RheumatologistDepartment:

Arthritis & Clinical ImmunoLocation:

Oklahoma City, OKPosition Overview and ResponsibilitiesThe OMRF Rheumatology Center of Excellence in the Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program seeks to understand roles of the immune system in health and disease. As we continue to expand, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a clinician or clinical investigator position. While we are primarily recruiting at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor levels, we encourage talented candidates at all career stages to apply, as all applications will be considered.

As part of our mission to deliver outstanding, science-driven clinical care in arthritis and systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, successful candidates will have the following responsibilities: Provide high-quality clinical care to patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, regardless of their ability to pay. Offer patients the opportunity to participate in longitudinal cohorts and/or clinical trials. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary state-of-the art clinic equipped with 6 additional exam rooms, ophthalmology and dental chairs, infusion suite, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, with advanced human imaging suite and human performance laboratory currently under construction. Work within a robust referral system and enjoy access to OMRF's core facilities, including a

CAP-CLIA

certified clinical immunology laboratory (autoantibody testing), CAP-certified biorepository, sample procurement and processing, human phenotyping, clinical research, flow cytometry, and imaging. Utilize extensive autoimmune disease and control sample collections for research purposes Participate in clinical trial training, if desired. Receive a generous multi-year start-up package with significant ongoing salary and scholarly activity support. Focus on clinical care while collaborating with other basic and clinical scientists interested in asking patient-oriented research questions in the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention, and precision treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Develop extramural funding for autoimmune-related research in the etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases. Minimum Qualifications Medical degree (MD, DO, or MD-PhD) in good clinical standing with passion for caring patients with autoimmune diseases. Licensed to practice in the U.S. (and eligible to obtain an Oklahoma license). Additional training in caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), and/or Sjögren's syndrome. Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, or related field. Completion of CTS (Clinical and Translational Science) or equivalent research training. Experience in conducting clinical trials. Special InstructionsWhen submitting your application, please upload your CV as prompted. Under the "Document Upload" section, select "Cover Letter" from the dropdown menu and upload your cover letter accordingly. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

For preliminary and confidential inquiries, please contact Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., through OMRF's talent acquisition team: Jennifer Allenwood, Human Resources Specialist and Joel Solis, Human Resources Associate, at [email protected]OMRF OverviewFounded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, not-for-profit, biomedical research institute adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). OMRF investigators enjoy close clinical and scientific interactions with OUHSC faculty and participate in OUHSC house staff, clinical and graduate training programs. OMRF investigators have internationally recognized expertise in Autoimmunity, Immunology, Genetics, Genomics, Aging, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist. OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, ". . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission. Additionally, OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Among our many Research Centers, we have Centers of Excellence and specialized clinics focused on Rheumatic Diseases (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, ANA+ healthy individuals, and Sjogren's syndrome), as well as Multiple Sclerosis. We follow over 4,000 patients and conduct extensive clinical, translational, and mechanistic research using patient samples from these programs. OMRF holds significant collaborative funding from NIAID, NIGMS, NIAMS, and other agencies. For more information about the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Core Center and OMRF Patient Studies, please visit the following sites: ORDCC and Patient Studies.

OMRF BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.

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