Location: Charlottesville, VA

Institution: University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology

Position Overview:

• Full-time faculty position at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.
• Focus on clinical care of children with pediatric rheumatologic disorders in the ambulatory setting.
• Perform inpatient consults at UVA Children’s Hospital.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role in growing a clinical pediatric rheumatology program at UVA.
• Collaborate with the Section to advance clinical, educational, and scholarly goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical care for pediatric rheumatology patients.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Lead and develop the pediatric rheumatology program.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department of Pediatrics and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established academic pediatric rheumatologist with leadership experience.
• Active research program in pediatric rheumatology.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical doctorate (M.D. or equivalent).
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
• Completed ACGME-accredited Pediatric Rheumatology training program.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology.

Division Highlights:

• Nationally recognized Food Allergy, Immunodeficiency, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis programs.
• New pediatric bone marrow transplant program for immunology collaboration.
• Collaboration opportunities with Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Transplant Surgery, and adult Gastroenterology.
• Research programs in cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, aerodigestive conditions, primary ciliary dyskinesia, sleep medicine, and neuromuscular weaknesses.

Institution Highlights:

• UVA Health System: Premier medical and research institution in Virginia.
• UVA Children’s Hospital: Ranked #1 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.
• Located in Charlottesville, VA, offering outstanding outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and a high quality of life.

For more information and to apply, please reach out to provider recruiter, Jennifer Stover, GZN2DA@uvahealth.org

About UVA Health

UVA Health is an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s. UVA Health also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. Through teaching and research, we continue to advance medicine and innovate excellence while providing high-quality care. Culture, vision, and capabilities — these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for physicians and healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. Discover what makes UVA Health a great place to work.

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