Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Services

2 weeks ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Services

Posting Number
req29845

Employment Type
Faculty

Faculty Type
Open Rank

Hiring Department
Pediatric Critical Care Team

Academic Location
School of Medicine

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, educational benefits are available through tuition remission and dependent education programs. For more details, please refer to the Benefits home page.

Position Overview


The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is in search of a seasoned clinician in Critical Care at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to take on the role of Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care.

The Division Chief will be responsible for overseeing clinical operations, patient care, research initiatives, and educational mentorship.

The advancement and development of faculty within the division is a key priority for the department, presenting significant opportunities for the incoming division chief.

The team provides in-house call, sedation services, and has a backup attending scheduled Monday through Friday.

This innovative academic leader will have comprehensive oversight of the Pediatric Critical Care Division, which includes pediatric/neonatal ECMO and Pediatric Sedation Services, involving both pediatric intensivists and pediatric hospitalists.

They will also engage in ongoing research within the unit.


The role encompasses patient care responsibilities in a state-of-the-art, 20-bed multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which sees approximately 1000 admissions annually.

UNM serves as the state's level 1 trauma center and is the primary referral center for the entire state and surrounding regions.

The program features a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, including pediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery, and pediatric anesthesiology.

Clinical services include pediatric sedation service (both inpatient and outpatient) and the pediatric/neonatal ECMO program.

UNM caters to a diverse patient demographic and is the sole Level 1 Trauma center for the state.

The Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Critical Care Division have a longstanding tradition of delivering exceptional, comprehensive care to the children of New Mexico.

The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents.
Pediatric fellowships at the institution include pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric child abuse, and neonatology.
UNM is a participant in the NIH CTSA Consortium and is a leader in biomedical research for the state.

About Albuquerque and New Mexico
New Mexico is a geographically expansive state, with both urban and rural populations totaling 2.1 million.
Albuquerque is a four-season city situated at an elevation of one mile, boasting year-round sunshine and a moderate climate. Centrally located, it provides access to a variety of unique outdoor, culinary, and cultural amenities. Santa Fe, known for its world-renowned art, cuisine, and history, is in close proximity.
The area offers exceptional four-season recreational activities, including biking, skiing, golf, boating, camping, and water sports. The University of New Mexico features a variety of athletic and performing arts events.

The community is welcoming and family-oriented, with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and convenient transportation options.

The city hosts the University of New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, and the New Mexico State Fair.

Recent Developments & UNM as an Employer

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and the Department of Pediatrics have demonstrated impressive recent growth. If you enjoy collaborating with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will find a fulfilling career at UNM. This is a unique opportunity to join a busy practice in one of the Southwest's most sought-after communities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of New Mexico.
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care.
  • A minimum of ten years of clinical experience.
  • Proficiency in pediatric and neonatal ECMO.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in professional education, teaching, and research.
  • Background in the care of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and trauma patients.
  • Evidence of leadership roles in academic medicine.
  • Experience in mentoring junior faculty.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as experience working with diverse communities.
Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted through the official UNMJobs site.
For a complete application, please include a CV and a Cover Letter that contains a diversity statement.

The diversity statement should reflect your current and/or future commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as your experience working with diverse communities.

References will be requested during the interview process.
For further information, please refer to the official channels.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all students and employees. For detailed information, please refer to the official guidelines.

The University of New Mexico is dedicated 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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