Job Description
Open Rank of Pediatrics Gastroenterology Division Posting Number
req30162
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Open Rank
Hiring Department
Pediatrics Gastroenterology (997J)
Academic Location
School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics, Divisionof Gastroenterology, at the University Of New Mexico Children's Hospital isrecruiting a full time (1.0 FTE) Pediatric Gastroenterologist to coverin-patient and out-patient service. The position is open track; rank isdependent on qualifications and experience. The selected person would be the 4th faculty member in the PEDS Gastroenterology division.
We see the full range of pediatric GI and hepatology patients from the mostcommon clinical issues to the most complex and we serve a unique patientpopulation including Hispanic and Native American communities. Peds GI staffalso includes two outpatient APP's, four RN's, a dedicated Pediatric GI Dietician,an MA and an administrative assistant. Our outpatient practice is at threelocal sites with one outreach clinic. Weare also funded by the state to fly and provide children's medical servicesclinics in distant cities. We have dedicated Pediatric OR block time withPediatric Anesthesia support for endoscopies. We perform a wide breadth of GIprocedures ranging from routine endoscopies, capsule endoscopy, impedance pH, Bravo,ARM, Breath test, etc. Opportunities for research are available. UNM comesunder the scope of various loan repayment and loan forgiveness applicationopportunities for eligible providers. Application to these programs is requiredunder each agency's application process, criteria, deadlines, and approvalprocesses.
Ourpractice is part of the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital which is a160 bed hospital and we have a Pediatric Residency and the full range ofspecialties represented in Pediatrics as well as Pediatric surgical support.
New Mexico's rich cultural andlinguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderful place to live andwork. Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains and traversed by theRio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, with a growing populationin the greater metropolitan area now exceeding 900,000. Albuquerque is afour-season city with elevation ranging from 4900-6700 feet, and enjoysyear-round sunshine and moderate climate. The city is famous for its diversecultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture, and proximity to unlimitedoutdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing andgolfing. New Mexico's great naturalbeauty and rich cultures have earned the designation "Land of Enchantment."
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Able to obtain Medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with clinical gastroenterology practice.
- Experience teaching residents and medical students.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application must contain a CV, and Cover Letter consisting of diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For information on the Pediatric GI program, please contact Razan Alkhouri, MD at
[email protected] For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 8/16/2024. This position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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