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Section Chief in Pediatric Cardiology

Job ID : 294663

Location : Augusta University

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary :

Job Summary

Job ID 294663

Position # 20001578

The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a Section Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at the faculty rank of Professor to serve in a full-time position as a board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist and Section Chief for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. The position will provide clinical care for the pediatric cardiology patient population, to include satellite locations, in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings. Clinical care would include but is not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, consultations, acute care, ordering and interpreting lab results, developing treatment plans, and patient / family education. The position will maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated, and share weekday, weekend, and holiday emergent / after-hours call coverage. In addition, the position will serve as Section Chief which includes but is not limited to being responsible for reviewing workload policy annually with the entire team, reviewing specific metrics for workload for division, clarifying expectations for number of clinics / weeks on service / weekends / nights, etc., clarifying wRVU expectations / benchmark based on FTE, discussing expectations for presence when not on service and when to request leave, outline leave request timing process and management of absences for sick leave / back-up / make-up, and reviewing completion of medical records policy and expectations. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Clinical Service - 80%

Provide clinical care for pediatric patient population, to include satellite locations, and in both outpatient and inpatient setting. Clinical care would include but is not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, consultations, acute care, ordering and interpreting lab results, developing treatment plans, patient / family education and various procedures. Maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated. Share week day and weekend emergent / after-hours call coverage.

As Division Chief, the position will be responsible for reviewing workload policy annually with the entire time, reviewing specific metrics for workload for division, clarifying expectations for number of clinics / weeks on service / weekends / nights, etc, clarifying wRVU expectations / benchmark based on FTE, discussing expectations for presence when not on service and when to request leave, outline leave request timing process and management of absences for sick leave / back-up / make-up, and reviewing completion of medical records policy and expectations.

Teaching - 15%

Provide mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to fellows / residents / medical students / staff at AU and develop a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in pediatric cardiology; Provide training to fellows / residents / medical students / staff at AU / AUMC in pediatric cardiology through didactics; Achieve and maintain teaching scores at or above the department mean.

As Division Chief, the position will discuss interest in teaching / goals / opportunities, share or direct faculty to view summary of teaching opportunities, explain need for discussion / approval from Division Chief and Chair if taking on a role that requires dedicated FTE, review teaching evaluations and opportunities for faculty development if below mean.

Research - 5%

The Division Chief is responsible for reinforcing the expectation to meet with Vice Chair for Research, encouraging faculty to obtain grants if wanting dedicated FTE, encouraging travel grants for presenting, encouraging attendance at regional / national meetings, encouraging collaborative projects with other divisions / depts. / institutions.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent. Candidate shall have completed an ACGME-approved residency program in pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. Candidate should be board-certified in pediatrics and board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology. In addition to being eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia, obtain a federal DEA and be CPR certified.

Professor - Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be :

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website :

https : / / www.augusta.edu / faculty-affairs / promotionandtenure.php

College / Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https : / / www.augusta.edu / about / mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / orientation / welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus :

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https : / / www.augusta.edu / hr / jobs / #job-portals .

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=294663&PostingSeq=1

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