University of New Mexico
Open Rank of Pediatrics, Division Chief of Critical Care
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care. The Division Chief will oversee clinical service, patient care, research and scholarship, education, and mentorship. The growth and development of faculty within the division is a priority for the department and offers tremendous opportunity for the new division chief. The team takes in-house call, provides sedation services, and has a backup attending scheduled Monday - Friday. This innovative, academic leader will have program oversight responsibility for the Pediatric Critical Care Division, including pediatric/neonatal ECMO and the Pediatric Sedation Services, which include pediatric intensivists and pediatric hospitalists. They will also oversee and participate in ongoing research in the unit. The position includes patient care responsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bed multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which averages 1000 admissions per year. UNM is the state's level 1 trauma center, and is the main referral center for the entire state and surrounding areas. The program includes a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric anesthesiology. Clinical services include pediatric sedation service (inpatient and outpatient), and the pediatric/neonatal ECMO program. UNM serves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center for the State. The Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Division have a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to the children of New Mexico. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents. Pediatric fellowships at the institution include pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric child abuse, and neonatology. UNM is a member of the NIH CTSA Consortium and is a leader in biomedical research for the state. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico. - BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care. - Ten years clinical experience. - Experience with pediatric and neonatal ECMO. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with professional education, teaching, and research. - Experience with care of the pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and trauma patient. - Evidence of leadership roles in academic medicine. - Experience mentoring of junior faculty. - 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, Cover Letter consisting of a 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 additional information, you may contact Janell Fuller, M.D., @ JaFuller@salud.unm.edu For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 7/29/2024. This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement . 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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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care. The Division Chief will oversee clinical service, patient care, research and scholarship, education, and mentorship. The growth and development of faculty within the division is a priority for the department and offers tremendous opportunity for the new division chief. The team takes in-house call, provides sedation services, and has a backup attending scheduled Monday - Friday. This innovative, academic leader will have program oversight responsibility for the Pediatric Critical Care Division, including pediatric/neonatal ECMO and the Pediatric Sedation Services, which include pediatric intensivists and pediatric hospitalists. They will also oversee and participate in ongoing research in the unit. The position includes patient care responsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bed multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which averages 1000 admissions per year. UNM is the state's level 1 trauma center, and is the main referral center for the entire state and surrounding areas. The program includes a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric anesthesiology. Clinical services include pediatric sedation service (inpatient and outpatient), and the pediatric/neonatal ECMO program. UNM serves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center for the State. The Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Division have a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to the children of New Mexico. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents. Pediatric fellowships at the institution include pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric child abuse, and neonatology. UNM is a member of the NIH CTSA Consortium and is a leader in biomedical research for the state. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico. - BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care. - Ten years clinical experience. - Experience with pediatric and neonatal ECMO. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with professional education, teaching, and research. - Experience with care of the pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and trauma patient. - Evidence of leadership roles in academic medicine. - Experience mentoring of junior faculty. - 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, Cover Letter consisting of a 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 additional information, you may contact Janell Fuller, M.D., @ JaFuller@salud.unm.edu For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 7/29/2024. This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement . 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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