Academic Intensivist - Pulmonology & Critical Care

Academic Intensivist – Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
University of Missouri School of Medicine – Columbia, MO

The University of Missouri’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Environmental Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join a dynamic, collegial team committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and academic advancement.

Position Overview:
This is a full-time clinical faculty position with responsibilities in our critical care units and outpatient pulmonary clinic. The successful candidate will:

• Provide care in our state-of-the-art intensive care units at University Hospital, including medical, surgical, burn, and neuro ICUs

• Rotate on inpatient consult services and manage night coverage (shared)

• Participate in outpatient pulmonary clinics

• Engage in medical education by teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students

• Have opportunities for scholarly activity and quality improvement initiatives

About MU Health Care and University Hospital:

• MU Health Care includes six hospitals and more than 50 outpatient clinics, offering a full spectrum of care

• University Hospital is a 390-bed tertiary referral center and home to central Missouri’s only Level I trauma center and air medical transport service

• The seven-story Critical Care Tower includes specialized units: medical, surgical, burn, cardiac, and neuro ICU

• Integrated care is supported by advanced technologies, a dedicated intensivist model, and collaborative relationships across specialties

• Faculty members benefit from a strong support system, including advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and clinical pharmacists

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree

• Board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)

• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure

• Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and continuous professional development

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits

• Faculty appointment with opportunities for academic promotion

• Support for continuing medical education and scholarly activity

• Vibrant college town with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor and cultural activities

For inquiries or to schedule a conversation, please contact:
Corinna Mejia, MBA
Sr. Physician & Research Faculty Recruiter
? cmejia@health.missouri.edu

Join A Highly Respected Academic Health System

MU Health Care is one of the most comprehensive health care networks in Missouri.  Our numerous hospitals and clinics, all staffed by University Physicians, offer the finest primary, secondary, and tertiary health care services.  We also provide education for our future health care providers and participate in important research.  Our extensive network of facilities comprises the MU School of Medicine, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, MU School of Health Professions, University Hospital, MU Women's and Children’s Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Missouri Psychiatric Center, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Missouri Rehabilitation Center, and University Physicians & Clinics.

Columbia, home to the University of Missouri, is centrally located between Kansas City and St. Louis and within easy reach of the recreational Lake of the Ozarks and the rivers of the Ozark foothills.  The college community of just over 100,000 offers an unusual combination of rural and metropolitan experiences.

Home to eight hospitals and more than 700 practicing physicians, health care is the dominant industry in Columbia with one in five employed residents working in a health-related profession.  Columbia also has one of the highest rates of physicians per capita in the nation. Higher education and the insurance industry are also major employers in the area.

Columbia was listed in the book, 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family and has been consistently recognized by national magazines such as Consumer's Digest and Money as one of the top places to live in the U.S.  With a remarkably low cost of living; a stable, service-oriented economy; low crime rate; and the availability of affordable housing and outstanding health care, Columbia allows for a lifestyle hard to find in other areas.

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.

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