Otology-Neurotology

Location: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Position Type: Full Time BC/BE fellowship trained Otology-Neurotology Faculty

Specialty: Department of Otolaryngology

Academic Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Otolaryngology at University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a full time BC/BE fellowship trained Otology-Neurotology candidate to join the full time faculty. As part of our affiliation, UH physicians serve as faculty of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In this supported position, the candidate will be involved in performing the full breadth of otology and neurotology at UH, with surgical set up to perform microscopic and endoscopic approaches, and clinical setup to treat advanced vestibular disorders. The candidates will join one the busiest cochlear implant programs in the region, recently designated as a Center of Excellence with an annual growth of 30%, and significant opportunities for research and clinical expansion. In addition, the candidate will participate in a mature and state-of-the- art lateral skull base practice, where all surgical approaches and all stereotactic radiation modalities are available within the institution. The Department currently has needs for expansion with the addition of a faculty member at the level of assistant or associate professor.

Interested candidates should possess a strong commitment to clinical practice, as well as research and resident education.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing ENT department, currently consisting of over 60 providers, and 30 audiologists. The hearing research group in the department consists of 4 NIH funded PhD researchers with well-established labs and vast opportunity for collaboration and mentorship. The Department has robust clinical training, and research programs at multiple sites. We have a diverse, engaged faculty involved nationally and internationally in research and quality outcomes projects. Clinical opportunities are available at tertiary academic center, regional offices and surgery center locations throughout Northeastern Ohio through the University Hospitals Healthcare System. The System’s 1032-bed, tertiary medical center, University Hospitals is an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. Included in UH are University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, among the nation’s best free standing children’s hospitals; University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, part of National Cancer Institute-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital, Ohio’s only hospital for women. The Department partners with UH in fulfilling our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Cleveland is an excellent place to live and raise a family with high quality affordable housing. Direct access to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Lake Erie makes Cleveland an ideal location for those who love to hike, boat and enjoy the beauty of nature. The highly diverse arts and entertainment scene includes a world class orchestra, busy off Broadway shows, high quality diverse restaurants and 3 professional sports franchises. We offer a comprehensive compensation package and excellent benefits including CME funding, paid vacation and educational time, medical/vision. University Hospitals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified / Board-eligible
• Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment
• Must align with our core values: Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, Compassion and Teamwork
• Compensation is highly competitive, with productivity incentives available.

Submit CV, and a brief letter and the names of three references via email addressed to:

Alejandro Rivas, MD
Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue Chair in Auditory Surgery and Hearing Sciences
Division Chief, Otology & Neurotology
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Email to: alejandro.rivas@uhhospitals.org