What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank of Pediatric Hospitalist position at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center?
Open Rank of Pediatric Hospitalist
Posting Number : req32335
Employment Type : Faculty
Faculty Type : Open Rank
Hiring Department : Pediatrics Hospitalist Division (997F)
Academic Location : School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible : The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary :
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital is seeking a BC / BE Pediatrician to join our Pediatric Hospitalist team. Salary and rank will be commensurate with training and experience.
The Pediatric Hospitalist Group staffs the General Pediatric Unit with 34 beds, Pediatric Subspecialty Care Unit with 20 beds, and Carrie Tingley Rehabilitation Unit with 15 beds. The care includes general pediatric inpatient care, consultation to subspecialty providers, sedation services, and PICC line placement. A multidisciplinary team and subspecialty providers support the Pediatric Hospitalist physicians. Resident physicians and medical students work with the Pediatric Hospitalists on the majority of our medical teams. We serve a diverse population in metropolitan and rural communities of New Mexico as well as neighboring states. We are looking for people who are dedicated to general inpatient pediatric care with a commitment to teaching.
New Mexico offers excellent weather and outdoor recreation with multiple National Forests and State Parks. Albuquerque rests at the base of the Sandia Mountains and is located 45 minutes from Santa Fe. Albuquerque also hosts the International Balloon Fiesta which is the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world. The Land of Enchantment is one of the most beautiful places to live in the Southwest.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
- Able to obtain medical licensure(s) in the state of New Mexico.
- Must have an MD, DO, or equivalent by time of hire.
- BC / BE in General Pediatrics.
Preferred Qualifications :
Application Instructions :
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application must contain a CV and cover letter. References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information, you may contact search committee chair, Melissa Sanchez, M.D. at masaavedra@salud.unm.edu .
For Best Consideration : For best consideration, please apply by 3 / 1 / 2025. This position will remain open until filled.
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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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