Pediatric Gastroenterology Position in Burlington, Vermont
Pediatric Gastroenterology Faculty Position – Department of Pediatrics
Rank(s): Assistant / Associate / Professor
Pathway(s): Clinical Scholar Pathway
The position is full time (1.0 FTE), but consideration will be given to candidates desiring less than full-time participation.
The Department of Pediatrics at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center is pleased to announce a search for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.
Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine is seeking a pediatric gastroenterologist to join the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and the Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health (UVMH). We are hiring a Board Certified or Board Eligible pediatric gastroenterologist. The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology currently has 3 full-time physicians, 1 APP, 5 nurses and a dedicated research coordinator and provides the full spectrum of ambulatory, inpatient and procedural pediatric GI care at UVMH and partnering critical access hospitals. Clinical and academic responsibilities include comprehensive patient care, on-call coverage, teaching fellows, residents and medical students, quality improvement, and community outreach/advocacy, research and population health opportunities. The position is for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven academic health system, combining clinical care, education, and research activity in a collaborative environment.
Located in Burlington, Vermont, the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and northern NY. Burlington is also a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.
Position Highlights
- Clinical practice at the Golisano Children’s Hospital
- Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
- Teaching of medical students, residents, and/or fellows
- Opportunities for research, quality improvement, or academic scholarship
- Leadership opportunities
- Team-based care model
- Flexible scheduling and/or work-life balance components
Compensation & Benefits
- Incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- 403b plan participation (UVM and UVMH)
- Continuing medical education funds based on FTE (UVMH)
- Insurance protection including malpractice, health, life and disability (UVM and UVMH)
- PSLF-eligible Loan Assistance Program (pro-rated by FTE) up to $60,000 (UVMH)
- Relocation assistance available (UVMH)
- Dependent tuition remission (UVM)
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid time off
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality pediatric gastroenterology care in an academic setting
- Perform relevant procedures
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in call coverage
Academic Responsibilities
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
- Participate in curriculum development and academic programming
- Engage in scholarly activity (research, publications, QI, etc.)
- Contribute to the academic mission aligned with LCOM values
Qualifications
- MD/DO (or equivalent)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in pediatric gastroenterology
- Eligible for Vermont and NY medical licensure
- Eligible for DEA certification
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and teamwork
Rank & Pathway Expectations
- Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level based on experience and academic accomplishments
About the Organization
The Larner College of Medicine at UVM, the seventh medical school established in the U.S., has a longstanding reputation for educating and training forward-thinking physicians and scientists, fostering groundbreaking research that improves patient’s lives, and actively engaging with our local and global communities.
Our Larner College of Medicine community upholds the highest standards of professionalism as we follow our passion for lifelong learning and improvement. We demonstrate professionalism through integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, and social responsibility. We honor the trust our society has placed in us as stewards of the art and science of medicine, relying on cultural humility, kindness, and respect to guide our daily interactions. We expect all members of our community to embrace these principles of professionalism as we strive to conduct and support patient care, research, and education that are second to none.
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH
The University of Vermont Health (UVM Health) comprises the University of Vermont Health Medical Group, six hospitals, including the Golisano Children’s Hospital and the UVM Cancer Center, Home Health and Hospice, and 154 outpatient care sites. UVM Health partners work together to offer high quality and high-value care as close to home as possible. Each hospital remains committed to its local community and to the heart and science of medicine: compassionate, personal care shaped by the latest medical advances and delivered by highly skilled experts.
UVM Health includes:
UVM Health Medical Group | University of Vermont Health
University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC)
Central Vermont Medical Center
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Alice Hyde Medical Center
Porter Medical Center
Home Health & Hospice
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL GROUP
As the largest physician group in Vermont and northern New York, The UVM Health Medical Group employs 1300 physicians and 600 advanced practice providers, who practice in hospitals, clinics, and digital settings across the health system. The Medical Group providers are committed to bringing expertise and clinical leadership to achieve the health systems goals in patient access, quality, care pathways, patient experience, health equity, population health, clinical trials, and innovation that is rooted in rural communities.
About the Community
As a UVM Health clinician, you get to live within a community you’ll love to call home with neighbors and friends that truly appreciate the care you provide. Explore what life is like in our practice areas in Vermont and Northern New York:
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Our Common Ground
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
Application Instructions
Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00025902. Applications must include:
- CV
- Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how the candidate will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism
- Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Assistant Professor: $220,000 – $263,000
Associate Professor: $267,000 – $321,000
Professor: $295,000 – $373,000
