Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida is seeking candidates to join an active and collegial group to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology.
About the role
The division provides inpatient services at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report. The pediatric nephrology program serves infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with all forms of acute and chronic congenital and acquired kidney diseases. The team offers expertise in:
- Care of young children with renal failure and patients requiring dialysis and transplantation
- Complex renal abnormalities, bladder and kidney problems
- Hypertension and electrolyte abnormalities
- Assessment of pregnant women carrying a fetus with renal abnormalities noted on ultrasound
Physicians across the tri-state area and faculty at the University of Florida Health Science Center seek joint consultative care for complex pediatric problems. The division chief will cultivate an environment advancing the clinical, research, and educational missions of UF Health.
Division overview
The Division of Pediatric Nephrology includes 3 pediatric nephrologists, 2 nephrology fellows, 1 advanced practitioner, and dedicated nursing and administrative support.
Requirements
- M.D. degree or equivalent
- Board certification in Pediatric Nephrology
- Appointment at the Associate or Professor level
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record in collaborative clinical leadership, administrative experience, program development, faculty recruitment, and community engagement
- Distinguished record of innovative leadership, scholarly accomplishments, and excellence in administration
- Management, education, or training experience
About the institution
UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center, comprises six health-related colleges on a single campus, focusing on collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine is the highest-ranked medical school in Florida.
UF Health Shands, the private not-for-profit hospital system, includes seven hospitals, a Level I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center, and an emergency transport program. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, ranked #1 in Florida and nationally ranked in five pediatric specialties, provides the full spectrum of pediatric services and is a major destination for complex medical care.
The children’s hospital has 208 beds, including pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, and is the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The Department of Pediatrics secured over $30.5M in sponsored research in the most recent fiscal year and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across the Health Science Center and University.
Location
Gainesville, home to the University of Florida, is a center of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. The city offers numerous parks, museums, and lakes, with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Known for its natural beauty and historic preservation, Gainesville is one of Florida’s most attractive cities.