Assistant Professor
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
Faculty job description:
The Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center seek a full-time board certified Internal Medicine-Pediatrics or Internal Medicine physician with an interest in evidence-based clinical service and research in the area of care for adults with diagnoses that originate in childhood (i.e. “Transitional Care Medicine”) including autism spectrum disorder, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), congenital heart disease, metabolic disorders, spina bifida, sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis. This Faculty physician will be an integral member of the UR team at the Complex Care Center, part of the Division of Transitional Care Medicine, supporting the inpatient and outpatient care of our patients. The Complex Care Center (CCC) is an innovative interdisciplinary primary care setting targeting adults with pediatric onset conditions. Services at the CCC currently include primary care, nutrition, respiratory therapy, behavioral health, pharmacy consult, care management, and dental services. The Complex Care Center offers numerous opportunities for clinical and health system research, regional engagement in health system reform, and teaching opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to provide inpatient and outpatient care and consult support to this patient population while fully integrated with the outpatient interdisciplinary team, outpatient hospital follow up and workforce development for this patient population.
The position includes inpatient rounding on admitted patients at Highland and Strong Memorial Hospital 12-20 weeks per year and offers the opportunity for clinical care in the outpatient setting or research time and 20% admin time for duties otherwise assigned by the division chief.
Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent and be board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine. Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics also preferred. Must be immediately eligible for licensure in New York. Experience working with the targeted “transitional” patient population is preferred. Interest in working in an evolving fully integrated program is required.
Highly competitive salary and benefits package is available. The University of Rochester Medical Center is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant community in upstate New York. There is a long history and strong partnership between the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, with rich opportunities for professional growth.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity. Members of underrepresented groups, including people of color and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals should apply on-line to Job posting #242805 at http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/
A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference should be addressed to:
Steven Scofield
Chief of Division of Transitional Care Medicine
905 Culver Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
steven_scofield@urmc.rochester.edu
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: School of Medicine & Dentistry
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Opening: Full Time 40 hours Grade 000 Division Transition Medicine - Pediatrics