Assistant Professor​/Associate Professor​/Professor - Clinical - Pediatric Gastroenterology

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Location:

New Orleans,  CHILDRENS - Clinical Ed. Bldg/Medical School

School/Division: MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department:
Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, in conjunction with Manning Family Children’s, is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with advanced training and/or experience in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology to join our faculty group. The Pediatric Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist will provide outpatient and inpatient care, focusing primarily on transplant hepatology and liver disease, in addition to general pediatric gastroenterology and clinical outreach activities at Manning Family Children’s and our satellite clinics.

The selected candidate will become actively involved in all aspects of teaching, including training medical students and residents. The section boasts the only ACGME accredited fellowship training program in the state. Clinical programs exist in all areas of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, including advanced therapeutic endoscopy and liver transplantation. The Division employs ten Pediatric Gastroenterologists and two Nurse Practitioners. The Department has approximately eighty faculty members representing all pediatric sub-specialties.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of one year of advanced training in pediatric transplant hepatology or equivalent experience; must have successfully completed a Pediatrics Residency and a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship; be Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Board Eligible / Board Certified in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology. A license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana and credentialing by all required entities must be obtained before the start date.

Academic appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (non-tenure, clinical track) depending on prior experience.

Manning Family Children’s is a 263-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a comprehensive range of services for children from birth to 21 years, with more than 600 pediatric providers solely dedicated to the care of kids. With an unwavering commitment to child health, we have proudly served as the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital for 70 years – transforming countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955.

New Orleans is a cultural melting pot, offering a vibrant lifestyle with an abundance of festivals, sports, fine arts, and culinary experiences.

Required

Education:

MD or equivalent. Successful completion of Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship. Successful completion of one-year advanced training in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology or equivalent experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, AND Board certified/Board eligible (or equivalent) in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before start date.

Posting Number: F00850P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Until Filled:
Yes

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year.