What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Scholar, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine position at University at Buffalo?
The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatric Sleep Medicine physician to join our growing multidisciplinary Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program. Specialty training or interest in pediatric pulmonary medicine is encouraged but not required. Successful candidate will serve as an Attending in our Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, with opportunities to participate in teaching, clinical quality initiatives, and patient-oriented research.Candidates with dual expertise or interest in both Sleep Medicine and Pulmonology will have opportunities to practice in both areas: pediatric outpatient clinics, PFTs, overlap cases for candidates with interest/training, while applicants wishing to focus solely on Sleep Medicine are equally welcome. Duties include:• BE/BC in Sleep Medicine (Pediatrics preferred) to provide care for the full spectrum of pediatric sleep disorders including OSA, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, and complex sleep-related breathing conditions among others.• Interpret pediatric sleep studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT) and manage PAP and related therapies.• Clinical or translational research with mentorship and support.The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences provides comprehensive care for infants and children with a wide range of respiratory and sleep conditions. The Division includes five physicians, three nurse practitioners, three research coordinators, four respiratory therapists, a dietitian, and a social worker. Facilities feature state-of-the-art bronchoscopy, pediatric pulmonary function, and exercise testing labs, as well as an AASM-accredited pediatric sleep laboratory with four dedicated beds.Academic EnvironmentFaculty actively share in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and benefit from robust opportunities in clinical practice, education, and scholarship, with collaborations across pediatrics, critical care, ENT, neurology, and behavioral health. The successful candidate will have an academic appointment with the University commensurate to rank and experience.Compensation & Benefits• Competitive salary.• Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, CME, PTO).• Relocation assistance provided.UBMD Pediatrics is one of 18 practice plans within UBMD Physicians’ Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 17 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and at Oishei Children’s Hospital. For more information regarding UBMD Pediatrics, please visit UBMD Pediatrics.The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.About The University at BuffaloThe University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.