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Pediatric Gastroenterology Faculty Member
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is actively seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, as a board certified/board eligible full-time physician. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.
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Responsibilities include providing clinical care for the pediatric patient population at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, to include both outpatient and inpatient consults. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Become board certified in pediatric gastroenterology by year three (3) or maintaining board certification.
Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in pediatric gastroenterology in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient satisfaction.
Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty in your Division. This will include, but is not limited to outpatient ambulatory practice, satellite clinics, and on-call duties.
Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
Become increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in pediatric gastroenterology.
Meet and maintain productivity targets as set forth by the department chair and MCG Dean's Office through clinical services provided. Productivity targets are subject to change.
Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and physicians outside of Augusta University (referring physicians in community, region and state).
Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.
Educational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to residents/medical students/staff at MCG/AU and develop a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Required Qualifications include MD, DO or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution. Board certified in Pediatrics and board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Must have or be able to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia, obtain a federal DEA and be CPR certified. Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.
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. Assistant 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.
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).
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.
Location: Our Health Sciences Campus: th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment include a Background Check review, credit check for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, and Motor vehicle reports for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. 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).
Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at 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 tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Worksite address
augusta, GA, 30910, US
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