Assistant Professor/Associate Professor at CUMC-SBHC

Salary: $180,000 - $184,758.00   the opportunity This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation’s foremost academic health science centers working together with one of the nation’s premier health systems, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·        The physician will be expected to perform medical services in the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) as an Attending Physician, as assigned. All services will be performed with care, skill, diligence and to the reasonable expectation of NYP. Services offered will include, but not be limited to comprehensive physicals ; confidential reproductive care, including contraception, pregnancy testing, STI screening & testing ; insertion & removal of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs); work/sports physicals ; first aid ; immunizations ; management of chronic & acute illness ; trauma response ; l aboratory tests ; referrals for specialty services ; curriculum-based classroom education ·        In addition, the physician will share after-hours phone coverage and consult service with the other adolescent faculty, as assigned. ·        The physician is expected to have the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across clinical and educational settings. The provider will participate in the precepting of medical trainees including medical residents and fellows and are expected to develop a scholarly niche. ·        The physician is expected to support the clinical team of advanced practice nurses with clinical consultation as indicated and establish standards of care and documentation. ·        The physician will help lead and participate in quality improvement projects designed to improve access, clinical outcomes, patient experience, and continuity of care. ·        As the Associate Medical Director, the physician will assist the Medical Director to promote adherence to institutional policies, clinical practice guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices in pediatric and adolescent medicine. ·        The physician will also help the Medical Director in the training and clinical proficiency of the clinical team to provide LARCs (IUDs/Implants insertions and removals). ·        The physician will provide back up support in site audits including but not limited to Joint Commission, New York State Department Of Health, New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Vaccines For Children. commitment of diversity Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.   The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.   Columbia University welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g. children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service).   The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.   We are interested in candidates who have a record of success advising and mentoring individuals from groups underrepresented in higher education and is particularly interested in candidates who have research interests in subjects that will contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.     PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS ·        Must have a MD or DO degree and an active NYS Medical License ·        Must be Board certified in Pediatrics. Additional Board certification in Adolescent Medicine is preferred. ·        Proficiency in LARC procedure skills and management. ·     Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines; ·        The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other?s contributions; and ·        The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. $180,000 - $184,758.00