Pediatric Pulmonologist

Overview

We’re seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist for an exceptional opportunity to become part of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 in 11 specialties, including Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (#15), reflecting the commitment to exceptional care, education and innovation.

This is a remarkable chance to become part of a collaborative and uniquely integrated clinical, basic and translational science program that includes 11 clinically active physician faculty, multiple PhD faculty, and advanced practice providers. In addition, there is an active fellowship program, several interdisciplinary programs, and ancillary support from respiratory therapists, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, and specialized nurses. We’re looking for candidates with strong clinical acumen, a passion for teaching, and a desire to pursue a career as a Clinician-Educator.

The division integrates exceptional clinical care with a robust foundation of clinical research, basic and translational research, and educational scholarships. Faculty are engaged in a wide array of pursuits, including clinical trials, quality improvement, and advocacy efforts locally, regionally, and nationally.

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric pulmonology programs in the country, supported by an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine and a large pediatric residency program. The division includes:

• LeRoy Matthews Cystic Fibrosis Center
• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center
• Advanced Breathing Center for invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Asthma Clinical and Research Center
• Pulmonary Hypertension Program
• Interstitial Lung Disease Program
• Aerodigestive program in collaboration with Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Surgery
• Fully accredited Pediatric Sleep Medicine Laboratory

Faculty also lead several Clinical Effectiveness Teams in conjunction with the Rainbow Quality Center. With over 40 active clinical trials, there are ample opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research in areas including cystic fibrosis, asthma, interstitial lung disease, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and sleep medicine. The position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, and academic pursuits aligned with and depending upon your interests
• Embrace UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s scholarly and educational mission:
  To Heal, To Teach, To Discover
• Academic appointment, rank and salary with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at the level of Assistant, Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience as reviewed by the Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure.

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Active Ohio medical license or eligible for licensure
• Proficiency in pediatric flexible bronchoscopy and interpretation of pulmonary function testing
• Dedication to excellence in patient care, education, and academic collaboration

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an internationally renowned, 304-bed children’s hospital and pediatric academic medical center with experts in 20 medical divisions and 10 surgical specialties. As a leader in advanced pediatric care, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provides unique services, including cutting-edge cancer, cellular and immune therapies, heart, and surgical care, and Northeast Ohio’s only single-site provider of advanced maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services.

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