USA Health
Nephrologist Division Chief- Faculty
USA Health, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.Responsibilities:The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research, and medical care. With more than 6,000+ employees, USA's health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. USA is the regions only level one trauma center, only burn center, and the highest rated stroke center in the state.In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at USA Health University hospitals and clinics, USAs medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.The Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a fulltime board certified Nephrology provider to lead the division at the Associate Professor/Professor level. Primary responsibilities will include expansion and further development of the division at USA Health. Additional responsibilities of the Chief include a combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational duties. The identified leader will lead our growing robust academic practice and promote the development of expertise in medical education, complex care, quality, and safety, and health service research.Clinical responsibilities will include teaching students and housestaff, patient care, and basic and/or clinical research. Faculty share weekend call and are assigned to clinical services based on activities such as research time, formal teaching at the COM undergraduate level, clinical educator role, etc.We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a market long recognized and revered as a leader in healthcare. Candidate Qualifications include:Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Nephrology Fellowship programBoard certified in Internal Medicine and Board certified in NephrologyAbility to obtain medical license/DEA for the state of AlabamaInterested applicants should contact Nasser Lakkis, MD, Chair and Professor of Internal Medicine via email: nlakkis@health.southalabama.edu or phone 251-471-7000. The University of South Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity1
Qualifications:A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.Responsibilities:The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research, and medical care. With more than 6,000+ employees, USA's health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. USA is the regions only level one trauma center, only burn center, and the highest rated stroke center in the state.In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at USA Health University hospitals and clinics, USAs medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.The Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a fulltime board certified Nephrology provider to lead the division at the Associate Professor/Professor level. Primary responsibilities will include expansion and further development of the division at USA Health. Additional responsibilities of the Chief include a combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational duties. The identified leader will lead our growing robust academic practice and promote the development of expertise in medical education, complex care, quality, and safety, and health service research.Clinical responsibilities will include teaching students and housestaff, patient care, and basic and/or clinical research. Faculty share weekend call and are assigned to clinical services based on activities such as research time, formal teaching at the COM undergraduate level, clinical educator role, etc.We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a market long recognized and revered as a leader in healthcare. Candidate Qualifications include:Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Nephrology Fellowship programBoard certified in Internal Medicine and Board certified in NephrologyAbility to obtain medical license/DEA for the state of AlabamaInterested applicants should contact Nasser Lakkis, MD, Chair and Professor of Internal Medicine via email: nlakkis@health.southalabama.edu or phone 251-471-7000. The University of South Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity1
Qualifications:A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.