The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking outstanding individuals to join the Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Division at UT Southwestern and Children's Health Dallas. Eligible candidates will join a growing Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Division.
Responsibilities:
- Inpatient coverage at Children's Health Dallas plus rounding on a dedicated pediatric pulmonology floor and pulmonary consultation service throughout the hospital.
- Consultations arise from pediatric intensive care, pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, tertiary level NICU, and general and subspecialty areas.
- Support one of the largest Cystic Fibrosis Centers in the country.
- Outpatient clinics involve high-risk asthma, aerodigestive, sickle cell, neuromuscular, primary ciliary dyskinesia, mechanical ventilation, and general pulmonology.
- Participation in a large sleep program consisting of a 24-bed sleep center split between two campuses.
Children's Health Dallas is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of UT Southwestern and includes all pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, ranked in all the top 10 specialties by US News and World Report. Participation in the educational program for Pediatric residents, fellows, nurses, and medical students is expected. Excellent support is available for clinical and basic sciences research for those interested. Training in Sleep Medicine is available.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a record of academic success and commitment to excellence in patient care and teaching. Interest in niche conditions such as rare lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a bonus. Attractive packages are available for those experienced in basic, clinical, or translational research.
Selected candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time status.
If you have an interest in exploring this opportunity, we welcome a conversation. Email Melanie Yenchai at melanie.yenchai@utsouthwestern.edu.
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.
