Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Pediatrics - Rheumatology - 412020

01/09/2024

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Fixed Term Faculty

FAC0004910

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

07/01/2024

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatology physician to join a busy and productive academic practice. This is a full-time, fixed term faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Division offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with the full spectrum of rheumatologic and immunologic diseases. Clinical care is provided at the UNC Children's Specialty Clinic in Chapel Hill and the UNC Hospitals Children's Specialty Services at Raleigh, as well as outreach clinics in Sanford and Wilmington.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, ranks 4th as a public university and as the 7th best medical school for primary care according to The US News and World Report. The National Science Foundation ranks UNC Chapel Hill 9th in research activity among the nation's public and private universities. The North Carolina Children's Hospital yearly serves more than 70,000 children from all 100 North Carolina counties for over 200,000 visits for diagnosis and treatment. This family-focused hospital serves as the primary teaching facility for UNC pediatric residents. The pediatric inpatient service has a 150-bed capacity and 5,900 surgical and pediatric admissions each year.

Candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology and licensable in North Carolina. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are available based on training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The successful applicant will be directly engaged in the clinical and educational missions of the division. Experience with informatics is highly preferred but not required.

Not Applicable.