Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital and Integrative Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks candidates for a part-time clinical faculty, newborn hospitalist pediatrician. Salary, rank, and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatrics. The incumbent will be clinically based in the newborn nursery. There may be opportunities for clinical and other responsibilities at other sites. All division members share call and weekend/holiday coverage of the general pediatric services. The position requires excellent clinical and teaching skills and experience necessary to precept residents and medical students. There are also exciting opportunities in the Division's growing research, advocacy, and quality improvement activities.

The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds. The University is consistently ranked among the top public institutions in the United States. UVA Health comprises the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, University Physicians Group, and the Medical Center. As a world-class academic medical center, UVA Health features 735 beds, a Level 1 trauma center serving central Virginia, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and a Level IV NICU.

UVA Health Children's has been recognized as Virginia's #1 children's hospital by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years and holds national rankings in nine subspecialties. Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, offers a vibrant community with a blend of cultural sophistication and small-town ambiance, situated just one hundred miles from Washington, DC. Nestled amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is rich in historical sites and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and skiing. The region boasts a dynamic culinary scene, the Downtown Mall's entertainment offerings, and over forty wineries along with numerous breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine, USA Today, and rated the fifth happiest place to live by Outside Magazine, Charlottesville provides an exceptional quality of life.

Seize this unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive-both professionally and personally-in an exceptional academic and community setting. Join us at UVA Health and become part of a legacy of excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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