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Norton Medical Group

Faculty Appointment | Division Chief - Pediatric Rheumatology - Louisville, KY

Norton Medical Group, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Overview Division Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology

Louisville, KY

Norton Children’s Rheumatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible leader to serve as chief of Norton Children’s Rheumatology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. This dual leadership position is integral to advancing pediatric rheumatology care, education and research for both our clinical practice and UofL School of Medicine.

For nearly 100 years, the University of Louisville School of Medicine has worked together with Norton Children’s Hospital to care for the patients of the region, train the doctors of tomorrow, conduct research and innovate in the field of child health. Together, we look to grow significantly in the coming years to carry out our shared mission:

Be the region9s most comprehensive and preferred health care system for pediatric patients from infancy to young adulthood

Train tomorrow9s pediatric health care providers and leaders

Translate clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care

Promote healthy families through advocacy and community engagement

About the Position

The new chief will join a growing team of experienced clinicians and staff dedicated to leveraging clinical care and research to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a capability for clinical or bench research and be interested in ongoing clinical activity.

Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations are available with a variety of ongoing and upcoming programs.

The division chief is expected to guide junior faculty and trainees in their career development, foster growth in clinical areas, expand scholarship, and establish an affirmative, positive working environment that leads to retention, in which all team members can thrive.

The position provides a competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will work in a collaborative environment with institutional support that ensures access to resources needed to succeed in advancing pediatric rheumatology care and research at both local and national levels.

Requirements for the Position

Medical degree / diploma

Residency / fellowship certification

Kentucky or Indiana medical license or license eligible

About Norton Children's Rheumatology

Three pediatric rheumatologists on staff

Clinical staff with more than two decades of experience

Clinical research support staff to assist with grant contracting and construction

Provides care to patient populations from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Southern Illinois who represent a variety of cultures

Uses advanced technologies, including a new musculoskeletal ultrasound machine

Developing a multidisciplinary lupus clinic in conjunction with the UofL School of Medicine hepatology and nephrology divisions

About UofL School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

Works collaboratively with providers in the Department of Pediatrics and UofL School of Medicine, including:

Pain psychologist with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology

Neuroimmunologist with the growing neurology division

Adult rheumatology and internal medicine fellowships

Growing gastroenterology division

Engages in the education of future pediatricians and a program with 72 categorical pediatric residents, 15 child neurology residents, 20 internal medicine / pediatrics residents and 35 fellows

Active with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and PediatricRheumatologyCollaborative Study Group (PRCSG)

Discuss this opportunity with Kennisha Walker, Manager, Provider Recruitment, Norton Children50s Medical Group:

Call or Text Recruiter: (502) 599-4445

Email Recruiter: kennisha.walker@nortonhealthcare.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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