Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. 

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine is currently seeking candidates for a faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Palliative Care to continue the growth of care for patients with medically complex and palliative care needs. Duties include inpatient care at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, the primary referral center for the region, and teaching medical students and residents. Candidates should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital provides comprehensive and coordinated care for children with complex medical needs in a consultative model, in collaboration with community and specialty providers. This physician role will be providing medical consultation to children with complex health care and end-of-life needs and cover sedation. Experience in the care of children with medical complexity, symptom management and end-of-life care preferred. Successful candidates will interact with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals dealing with a broad range of pediatric diseases. Unique opportunities for program development, clinical research, and scholarly interactions with clinical and laboratory research programs are available. Academic rank is open level and will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a congenial, diverse, expanding department that is committed to providing its faculty with the opportunity to achieve academic and professional growth while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life of the central Gulf Coast. For information or to apply, please contact:

David A. Gremse, MDProfessor and ChairUSA Health Department of Pediatrics1601 Center Street, Suite 1271Mobile, AL 36604Phone: (251) 434-3919Email: dgremse@health.southalabama.edu

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Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.