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USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is pleased to announce the recruitment of an academic pediatric surgeon for expansion of our pediatric surgical subspecialists to develop a complex anorectal malformation and bowel management service line. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery, an excellent clinician with an interest in building a colorectal program, an outstanding teacher inside and outside the operating theater, willing to serve as a role model for general surgery residents and be comfortable with covering the full gambit of Pediatric Surgery.
Physicians at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital enjoy providing patient care in the recently constructed $73 million children's tower that includes eight 600 sq. ft. fully equipped surgical suites, a state-of-the-art da Vinci robot, 22-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 120-bed high acuity NICU, and a new 35,000 sq ft medical specialty outpatient building, the Strada Patient Care Center.
USA Health Children's & Women's hospital is only one of a few in the country and has over 11,000 annual admissions, 3,000 deliveries (leading the region both in deliveries and the highest percentage of high risk births), and 34,000 ER visits. The medical complex is within a campus that also contains the U.S.S. Hope infusion center, the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, Ronald McDonald House, and the Geri Moulton Children's Park with 50 life-size bronze sculptures protected by the mature, mossy Oak trees typical of the Gulf Coast.
The university and hospital are located in Mobile, Alabama on the Mobile Bay. Six rivers empty into the Bay creating one of the country's largest estuaries, while the other end is home to the powdery, white sand beaches with emerald green and deep blue Gulf of Mexico coastlines, making the region a premium vacation destination. These conditions along with the subtropical weather provide a unique geographical location where year-round outdoor activity flourishes Boating, fishing, dolphin watching, sailing, paddle boating, cook-offs, BBQ's, Mardi Gras parades, and concerts are just a few of the activities you can find. The cost-of-living is low and is matched with a high quality oflife. Recently named third among the top 10 U.S. metros with the highest economic development growth, Mobile's bright future is fueled by high tech industries such as Austal USA, regional Coast Guard station, Alabama state docks, oil and gas drilling support, seafood harvesting, and Airbus America A320 final assembly and testing plant. Mobile is located on 1-10,just a short drive away from New Orleans (2.5 hours), Baton Rouge (3 hours), Biloxi (45 minutes), Destin (2.5 hours), and the Blue Angles Naval Air Station (45 minutes).
University faculty benefits include:
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Academic environment with opportunities to advance and excel in personal areas of clinical or basic science research interests
• 3 divisional nurse practitioners and general surgery residents taking first calls
• A daily, fulltime block operating room for our Pediatric Surgery division
• Health, life, dental and disability insurance
• 403(b)
• Assistance with hospital credentialing and state licensing
This position is for a full-time surgeon to be the director of pediatric colorectal services and develop a bowel management clinic to complement our existing services. Currently, our specialty pediatric surgical services include trauma, bums, robotics, chest wall reconstruction, adolescence weight loss1 and bariatrics. General Pediatric Surgery call is shared equally among the group. Surgical education is a priority for the department and includes daily interactions with medical students and residents rotating in various departments. This is an excellent opportunity for both graduating fellows and experienced pediatric surgeons looking to improve their quality oflife and academic impact. Inquiries will be kept confidential.
EO/ AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is pleased to announce the recruitment of an academic pediatric surgeon for expansion of our pediatric surgical subspecialists to develop a complex anorectal malformation and bowel management service line. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery, an excellent clinician with an interest in building a colorectal program, an outstanding teacher inside and outside the operating theater, willing to serve as a role model for general surgery residents and be comfortable with covering the full gambit of Pediatric Surgery.
Physicians at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital enjoy providing patient care in the recently constructed $73 million children's tower that includes eight 600 sq. ft. fully equipped surgical suites, a state-of-the-art da Vinci robot, 22-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 120-bed high acuity NICU, and a new 35,000 sq ft medical specialty outpatient building, the Strada Patient Care Center.
USA Health Children's & Women's hospital is only one of a few in the country and has over 11,000 annual admissions, 3,000 deliveries (leading the region both in deliveries and the highest percentage of high risk births), and 34,000 ER visits. The medical complex is within a campus that also contains the U.S.S. Hope infusion center, the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, Ronald McDonald House, and the Geri Moulton Children's Park with 50 life-size bronze sculptures protected by the mature, mossy Oak trees typical of the Gulf Coast.
The university and hospital are located in Mobile, Alabama on the Mobile Bay. Six rivers empty into the Bay creating one of the country's largest estuaries, while the other end is home to the powdery, white sand beaches with emerald green and deep blue Gulf of Mexico coastlines, making the region a premium vacation destination. These conditions along with the subtropical weather provide a unique geographical location where year-round outdoor activity flourishes Boating, fishing, dolphin watching, sailing, paddle boating, cook-offs, BBQ's, Mardi Gras parades, and concerts are just a few of the activities you can find. The cost-of-living is low and is matched with a high quality oflife. Recently named third among the top 10 U.S. metros with the highest economic development growth, Mobile's bright future is fueled by high tech industries such as Austal USA, regional Coast Guard station, Alabama state docks, oil and gas drilling support, seafood harvesting, and Airbus America A320 final assembly and testing plant. Mobile is located on 1-10,just a short drive away from New Orleans (2.5 hours), Baton Rouge (3 hours), Biloxi (45 minutes), Destin (2.5 hours), and the Blue Angles Naval Air Station (45 minutes).
University faculty benefits include:
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Academic environment with opportunities to advance and excel in personal areas of clinical or basic science research interests
• 3 divisional nurse practitioners and general surgery residents taking first calls
• A daily, fulltime block operating room for our Pediatric Surgery division
• Health, life, dental and disability insurance
• 403(b)
• Assistance with hospital credentialing and state licensing
This position is for a full-time surgeon to be the director of pediatric colorectal services and develop a bowel management clinic to complement our existing services. Currently, our specialty pediatric surgical services include trauma, bums, robotics, chest wall reconstruction, adolescence weight loss1 and bariatrics. General Pediatric Surgery call is shared equally among the group. Surgical education is a priority for the department and includes daily interactions with medical students and residents rotating in various departments. This is an excellent opportunity for both graduating fellows and experienced pediatric surgeons looking to improve their quality oflife and academic impact. Inquiries will be kept confidential.
EO/ AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
