Hiring Department

Department of Pediatrics
Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. This key physician leader is an integral part of the Pediatrics Department and leads all administrative, clinical, and educational activities for the division. With the opening of the new Children's Hospital, the division chief will play an important role in maintaining the position of the division as market leader in the region and in planning the expansion of outreach services across the state.
The Division Chief's responsibilities include:

• Leading the divisions clinical, research and educational services
• Fostering the growth and expansion of Pediatric Endocrinology programs with the goal to develop an ACGME accredited fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Supervision of Division staff including Physicians, Advanced Practice Professionals, and support staff

About MU Healthcare:
In the past decade, MU Healthcare is the market leader in our region, serving 25 counties and a total population of 800,000 and growing. We have six hospitals, more than 50 clinics and multiple affiliations that improve patient access.
Amid the pandemic, we opened a new primary care clinic, committed to building another and broke ground on a new seven-story Children's Hospital which will also include birthing suites and women's care. We provide more than 80 specialties and subspecialties and offer the region's only Childrens hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level IV Epilepsy Center.
About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and "surprisingly sophisticated."

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016 with low cost of living and great schools

If you are ready to explore your next career move, please contact Lori Schutte - text or phone 314-443-6137 or email lschutte@health.missouri.edu
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: MD/DO degree, and board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics is required.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
The ability to lead a diverse group in clinical, research and teaching programs
Work collaboratively with hospital and academic department partners
Ability to successfully mentor junior faculty
A commitment to excellence in patient care
Experience with Strategic Growth, Budgeting and Resource Management
Demonstrated success in leadership roles
Application Materials

Be prepared to upload a CV.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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