The main functions of the Pediatrics Chair position are to assure:  The recruitment and development of a high-quality clinical faculty for on campus teaching (Clinical Medicine lectures for years 1 and 2) and for off campus clinical site training (years 3 and 4). The provision and assurance of a high quality, integrated, four-year clinical curriculum.  The role of the Pediatrics Chair in administering the clinical department includes the following:  Assure the delivery of a high-quality curriculum on campus that meets national standards for quality and content and is appropriate for accreditation standards.  Assure quality clinical experiences for the students in the departmental field.   Assure clinical research programs for the department.   Assure students are exposed to osteopathic post-graduate programs in the VCOM/OMNEE affiliated sites and provide linkages to AOA programs beyond the VCOM and OMNEE sites.  Serve as a positive advisor / mentor to students regarding clinical practice within your area.  

Pay range is $180,000 to 220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based on previous experience, education, and skill set.)

Required Qualifications: 

Education: DO or MD from accredited medical school.

Licensure: Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.

Certification:  Board certified in field of Pediatrics.

The Physician shall for academic purposes however be considered full time faculty as the Physician provides clinical teaching in the practice site location.  The Physician shall then be provided full faculty benefits exclusive of employee benefits.     

The Physician has never been excluded from a Medicare, Medicaid or any other government assistance program. 

The Physician has never had medical staff or clinical privileges suspended, terminated or limited by a health care facility.

The Physician has never been charged by or found guilty of any form of professional misconduct by any governmental licensing agency.

Skills required for this position include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Basic computer proficiency 

Preferences are given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:

• Subspecialty in Pediatric field/s
• Expertise in Clinical Pediatric field/s or areas
• Active in Research (Researcher and Publisher)
• National/International Speaker on field of expertise
• Leadership position in academic/clinical areas