Open Rank of Pediatrics in Gastroenterology - req# 14758

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at the University Of New Mexico Children's Hospital is recruiting a part time (.5) Pediatric Gastroenterologist to cover in-patient and out-patient service. The position is open track; rank is dependent on qualifications and experience.

We see the full range of pediatric GI and hematology patients from the most common clinical issues to the most complex and we serve a unique patient population including Hispanic and Native American communities. We are funded for 4 full-time equivalent physicians and currently have three full-time and one part-time physician. Peds GI staff also includes two outpatient APPs, four RN's, a dedicated Pediatric GI Dietician, an MA and an administrative assistant. Our outpatient practice is at three local sites with one outreach clinic. We are also funded by the state to fly and provide childrens medical services clinics in distant cities. We have dedicated Pediatric OR block time with Pediatric Anesthesia support for endoscopies. We perform a wide breadth of GI procedures ranging from routine endoscopies, capsule endoscopy, impedance pH, Bravo, ARM, Breath test, etc. Opportunities for research are available.

Our practice is part of the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital which is a 160 bed hospital and we have a Pediatric Residency and the full range of specialties represented in Pediatrics as well as Pediatric surgical support.

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Thisposition is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexicolaw and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as acondition of employment.

Minimum Requirements:

• BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology

• Able to obtain state licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with clinical gastroenterology practice

• Experience teaching residents and medical students

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application must contain a CV and cover letter. References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information on how to apply, you may contact Antonette Stanich at astanich@salud.unm.edu. For information on the Pediatric GI program, please contact Razan Alkhouri, MD at ralkhouri@salud.unm.edu

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.