School of Medicine - Open Rank - Pediatrics - Critical Care

Position Information School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - Open Rank - Pediatrics - Critical Care Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a physician scientist Pediatric Intensivists to provide care at Children’s of Alabama.
The preferred candidates will demonstrate a track record of excellence in clinical care, graduate medical education or research and possess outstanding leadership skills.
Demonstrated accomplishment in the field of PICU leadership, research, and/or infection control is highly desirable.
The Critical Care Division is currently comprised of eleven faculty members who staff a 24 bed Medical/Surgical ICU, Critical Care Transport Team, Rapid Response Team, Pediatric Simon Sedation Service, the Pediatric Simulation Center at Children’s of Alabama, and supports an ACGME-approved fellowship-training program.
Children’s of Alabama (COA) serves as Alabama’s main tertiary care center for children.
COA is the third largest children’s hospital medical campus in the U.
S.
It is home to the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, the only pediatric renal care center, the largest pediatric burn center in the Southeast and is one of the largest pediatric outpatient centers in the nation.
With Pediatric subspecialty divisions nationally ranked in eight of the categories evaluated by U.
S.
News and World Report, COA offers a remarkable work environment and the opportunity to perform outstanding multi-disciplinary care, education and research.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.
Successful candidates must be a licensed MD/DO and board certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
In alignment with UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and meet the needs of our diverse population, candidates are required as part of the application process to provide a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing their contributions to promote diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications Successful candidates must be a licensed MD or DO and board certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2264P Open Date 11/09/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Request for Diversity Statement In alignment with the UAB School of Medicine’s mission to reflect the diversity of our community and to meet the educational and clinical needs of our diverse population, contributions that promote diversity and inclusion are given recognition in the evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications.
Please write a one single-spaced page statement describing your past, present, and future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education, research, and/or service.
If you do not have past experience, please describe your awareness and any related background about the importance of diversity.
* * Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstances.
Differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.
EEO Statement UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve.
Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise.
If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)