Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology Opening in Western Massachusetts

Western Massachusetts’ premier healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Hospital is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 107-beds and includes the region’s only PICU and NICU, as well as pediatric inpatient hospitalist services, child life specialists, a designated 24-hour pediatric ED, and services from 12 pediatric subspecialties, including pediatric surgery and child psychiatry

Opportunity

• Lead our team of 3 physicians, one Advanced Practice Provider, CDE nurses, and dieticians within a culture of academic rigor and mutual respect
• Provide outstanding clinical care to a diverse patient population
• Practice is 50% diabetes (60-70 new-onset diabetics per year) and 50% general endocrine disorders, including transgender care and well-established weight management program/bariatric and T2DM programs
• Develop the next generation of clinicians by delivering comprehensive education to pediatric residents, medical students, and other learners
• Duties will include guiding the clinical and academic mission of this well-established division, including state-of-the-art diabetes and endocrine care, outreach clinics, contribution of new knowledge and medical education, and collaboration with the adult Division of Endocrinology
• Create a positive work environment for the division that encourages communication, trust, team-work and professional growth and ensure that all staff feel valued and supported
• Participate as part of the senior leadership team in departmental and children’s hospital strategy and decisions Faculty appointment available
• We have an Institute for Healthcare Delivery and Population Science which supports clinical and community-based research
• Qualifications include ABP BC in pediatric endocrinology. 7+ years’ experience with evidence of progressive management responsibilities and leadership in an academic department
• Highly competitive salary and robust benefits package

Community

• Located in the Five-Colleges area with many cultural and educational opportunities
• Surrounded by rural and farming communities of Western Massachusetts offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities
• Located 2 hours from Boston. 3 hours to New York and just 20 minutes to Bradley International Airport

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