Assistant/Associate Professor - Pulmonologist

Department Overview:

About OHSU
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OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 16,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
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With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

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Function/Duties of Position:

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine provides clinical care in clinical care in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doenbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine also provides outreach clinics to various locations across the Portland Metro Area and throughout the state. 

 

The duties of this position include:

This position will assist in developing the OHSU Pediatric Pulmonology Neuromuscular program in their clinical, clinical research and quality activities. This position would be an active collaborator and team member within the robust Pediatric Neurology Neuromuscular clinical and research program at OHSU. In addition, this position will also have responsibilities on the pediatric pulmonary inpatient service, outpatient and outreach clinics, and will assume an appropriate share of both night and weekend on-call service. The Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine Division is involved in providing and leading educational endeavors for medical students and residents. Division members may also participate in translational research, clinical research and quality improvement efforts. While this faculty member will provide a full range of pediatric pulmonary clinical service, the focus of this position will be the coordination and management of pediatric pulmonary neuromuscular patients.

Required Qualifications:

• MD.
• Oregon Medical License.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonary.
• DEA Certificate.
• Must have completed a three year, GME approved Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship.
• Clinical research experience and administrative experience in an established CF Center.

Additional Details:

Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.