Pediatric Rheumatology
 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | |
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Texas, Dallas | |
| 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking an outstanding individual for the Pediatric Rheumatology Division at UT Southwestern in collaboration with Scottish Rite Hospital and Children's Health. The mission of the Division is to: 1) provide outstanding care for children with rheumatic disease, 2) foster the inquiry and discovery of new knowledge to advance the field and improve patient outcomes, 3) develop the next generation of Pediatric Rheumatology leaders, 4) promote compassionate advocacy for children with rheumatic disease, and 5) cultivate a healthy, thriving, inclusive team culture. The successful candidate will provide care to children with rheumatic disease in the outpatient and inpatient settings. In addition, participate in the continued growth of clinical and translational research fundamentally important as we strive to improve outcomes for children with rheumatic disease. The candidate must have a strong clinical and scholarly backgrounds, with an ambition to succeed in discovery of new knowledge in basic, clinical, or translational research. The Division consists of 5 faculty and has continuously trained fellows from all over the world for more than 25 years. Long-standing collaboration with the leading translational researcher in Pediatric Rheumatology to improve the understanding of disease pathogenesis of pediatric rheumatic diseases. Actively participates in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance as a large center site. Clinical activities of the Division are conducted at Scottish Rite for Children and Children's Health where we strive to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care to large, diverse population of patients with pediatric rheumatic disease. The multidisciplinary team at Scottish Rite Hospital includes nurses, pediatric nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, a psychologist, and dietitian. Beyond the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, the successful candidate will enjoy the exceptionally rich biomedical research enterprise at UT Southwestern including the brand-new Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, the Clinical Informatics Center, and the Clinical and Translational Science Award Program. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Rheumatology. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time status. Potential candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job #745682) and upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits
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