Open Rank of Pediatrics, Division Chief of Critical Care

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeking an experienced clinician in Critical Care at the Associate Professor or Professor Level to serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care. The Division Chief will oversee clinical service, patient care, research and scholarship, education and mentorship.  The growth and development of faculty within the division is a priority for the department and offers tremendous opportunity for the new division chief.  The team takes in-house call, provides sedation services, and has a backup attending scheduled Monday – Friday.  This innovative, academic leader will have program oversight responsibility for the Pediatric Critical Care Division, including pediatric/neonatal ECMO and the Pediatric Sedation Services, which include pediatric intensivists and pediatric hospitalists. They will also oversee and participate in ongoing research in the unit.   

The position includes patient care responsibilities in a state of the art, 20 bed multi-disciplinary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which averages 1000 admissions per year.  UNM is the state’s level 1 trauma center, and is the main referral center for the entire state and surrounding areas. The program includes a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties including pediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric ENT, pediatric urology, pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric anesthesiology. Clinical services include pediatric sedation service (inpatient and outpatient), and the pediatric/neonatal ECMO program.

UNM serves a diverse patient population and is the only Level 1 Trauma center for the State. The Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Division have a long tradition of providing outstanding, comprehensive care to the children of New Mexico. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine trains 60 pediatric residents.  Pediatric fellowships at the institution include pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric child abuse and neonatology.  UNM is a member of the NIH CTSA Consortium, and is a leader in biomedical research for the state.

ABQ as a City in State of New Mexico
New Mexico is a geographically large state, with both urban and rural populations totaling 2.1 million.  Albuquerque is a four-season city one mile in elevation with year-round sun and moderate climate. Centrally located, it offers access to a variety of unique outdoor, culinary and outstanding cultural amenities. Santa Fe, home to world-renowned art, food and history is nearby.  The area offers outstanding four seasons recreational activities including biking, skiing, golf, boating, camping and water sports. The University of New Mexico offers a variety of athletic and performing arts activities.

Here the community is ready to help and is a friendly-family oriented with excellent neighborhoods, schools, and easy transportation. The city is home to the University of New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Gathering of Nations, and the New Mexico State Fair.  
Recent Growth & UNM as Place of Work

University of New Mexico (UNM) and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth. If you like working with energetic/enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career at UNM. This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Southwest's most desirable communities.