Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Overview

Job : 292863
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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. Position # .

• Patient Care - 90%:
  This Position Will Provide 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.

Education - 10%:
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.

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.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

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.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement Through The Faculty Ranks At Augusta University Is Only Through The Annual Promotion And Tenure Process In Which Faculty May Apply If Eligible (typically Five-year Increments). For More Information On Ranks, Please Review The Augusta University Promotion And Tenure Website:

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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).

MCG s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to…