Faculty Position in Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University seeks Board Certified/Eligible pediatricians with strong clinical skills in the hospital care of sick newborns and a special interest in neonatal medicine. The successful candidate will join a growing group of Neonatal Hospitalists working in collaboration with premier faculty in the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Responsibilities include in-house neonatal coverage in a variety of roles and locations within our institution, including Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, and El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. Clinical responsibilities may be divided among the various locations and includes coverage of the Delivery Room, Well Newborn Nursery, Level II Intermediate Care Nursery, and/or a Level III NICU. In addition, candidates will also have opportunities to pursue a variety of academic and professional development activities, including engaging in resident and medical student education at Stanford, as well as participating in various clinical and quality improvement initiatives involving newborn care.

Candidates will be eligible for a clinical academic appointment in the Clinician Educator line within the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. We currently have openings for full-time, part-time, and moonlighting positions. Full-time appointments are eligible for University benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. There are a variety of attractive retirement plans including employer contribution after the first year of service. Additional information on benefits is available at: http://benefits.stanford.edu/.

The Stanford Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work and is committed to advancing the health of infants, children, and adolescents through innovative medical care, research, education, training, and advocacy. With over 400 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialties, our department is one of the largest in the Stanford University School of Medicine. Ranked among the top in the nation by US News and World Report, we attract medical students, interns, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and faculty from around the world. We offer broad-based training in general pediatrics, critical care and pediatric subspecialties within a variety of ambulatory, inpatient and community settings. Integrated with our educational activities, these programs provide hands-on learning to equip our graduates with the skills they'll need as future advocates of children's health.

Successful candidates will bring strong clinical skills in the hospital care of sick newborns and a special interest in neonatal medicine. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in pediatrics.
Stanford University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid licensure, and malpractice coverage.

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How to apply:

The Pediatrics Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please submit a cover letter with optional diversity statement and CV to: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/10c1aaed597a4ec184c626ae567d6057

Arun Gupta, MD
Medical Director, Stanford Neonatal Hospitalist Program
c/o

Search Administrator:
Emily Codling
[email protected]

To learn more about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://med.stanford.edu/pediatrics.html