Open Rank of Pediatrics, Division Chief of Critical Care - req# 35624

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New MexicoHealth Sciences Center is seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve asDivision Chief for Pediatric Critical Care. The successful candidate will have aproven record of accomplishment in leadership, excellent clinical service andpatient care, research and scholarship, education, program development andmentorship. Growth and development of junior faculty within the division is apriority for the department and offers tremendous leadership opportunity. 

This innovative, academic leader willhave program oversight responsibility for the Pediatric Critical Care Division,including pediatric/neonatal ECMO and the Pediatric Sedation Services. Theywill also oversee and participate in ongoing research in the division  UNM is a member of the NIH Clinical andtranslational Science Award Consortium since 2010 and is a leader in biomedicalresearch for the state. Now in the fourth cycle of funding, the new SouthwestCenter for Advancing Clinical & Translational Innovation (SW CACTI) is acollaboration between University of Arizona (U of A) and UNM;  this is a seven-year, $43.6 million federalgrant to fund a broad range of research programs aimed at improving the healthof people living in New Mexico and Arizona and training a new generation ofscientists and staff In addition, Department of Pediatrics is part of two largeNIH funded networks: Neonatology Research Network and IDeA State PediatricClinical Trail Network.

The position includes patient careresponsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bed multi-disciplinary PediatricIntensive Care Unit, which averages 1000 admissions per year.  UNM is the state’s level 1 trauma center, andis the main referral center for the entire state and surrounding regions. The program benefits froma full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties includingpediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatricorthopedic surgery and pediatric anesthesiology. Clinical services includepediatric sedation service (inpatient and outpatient), and thepediatric/neonatal ECMO program.

UNM serves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1Trauma center for the State. The Department of Pediatrics and PediatricCritical Care Division have a long tradition of providing outstanding,comprehensive care to the children of New Mexico. The ACGME-accreditedpediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains67 pediatric residents.  Pediatricfellowships at the institution include pediatric emergency medicine, andneonatology, pediatric hospitalist and pediatric child abuse with opportunitiesfor further fellowship program development.

New Mexico’s richcultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and exceptional placeto live and work.  Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains andtraversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, with agrowing population.  Residents enjoy a four-season climate, abundant sunshine, and a moderateelevation that supports year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking,skiing, fishing, and golfing. Albuquerque is known for its unique architecture,world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural scene, earning New Mexico thedesignation “Land of Enchantment.”

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
• Board certified/Board eligible 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 cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

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