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Academic Physicians - Pediatric Palliative Care #PED118a
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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL (In Person)
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at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care Medicine, seeks full-time faculty members at any rank for its growing Palliative Care Service. Appointees will provide consultation on inpatient and select outpatient areas with a focus on care of children with life-limiting illness. Other duties include active contribution to teaching and supervision of medical students, residents and fellows, nursing staff, and faculty, as well as scholarly activity. Opportunities for leadership roles may be available to candidates with appropriate skills or experience. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The Palliative Care Team is housed in the Section of Pediatric Critical Care, which has 16 full-time faculty members, a fully accredited fellowship program, and a 30 bed PICU. The Section also runs the Pediatric Sedation and Palliative Care Services. Faculty members are actively involved in research, quality improvement, and medical education initiatives. The PICU has approximately 1600 annual admissions with continued annual increase in volume over the past 5 years. We are the only level I Pediatric Trauma Center on the South Side of Chicago and the hospital is designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a national honor that recognizes nursing excellence. Additionally, we are an ELSO Center of Excellence at the Gold Level. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree(s); 2) have or be eligible for permanent medical licensure in the State of Illinois; and 3) be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine We especially welcome applicants with an academic interest and/or potential for research-based program in a field relevant to clinical practice, medical education, quality improvement, and/or policy-based interventions. To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/163852.