Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Company: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY is seeking applications for a Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join a busy tertiary care practice. Our department is nationally ranked as the 14th Best Hospital for Ear, Nose, and Throat by US News & World Report. The position involves clinical service, research opportunities, and resident and fellow teaching. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in pediatric otolaryngology and board certified or board eligible in otolaryngology.The University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology has been consistently ranked among the top 1% out of more than 4,500 ear, nose, and throat hospitals nationwide. Our UI Stead Family Children s hospital is home to Iowa s only Level 1 trauma center for pediatrics and pediatric surgery team, with 190 pediatric beds. The hospital is also home to Iowa s largest and only Level 4 NICU, with 88 beds.Our pediatric otolaryngologists work together as a care team with audiologists, speech pathologists, physical therapists, and certified otolaryngology nurses to diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of conditions, including cleft lip and palate, hearing impairment, rhinitis and sinusitis, recurrent and chronic salivary gland problems, congenital or late-onset airway abnormalities unique to children, common pediatric conditions, and many others.Our pediatric care teams work alongside many UI Stead Family Children s Hospital specialties, to hold Multidisciplinary clinics, including the Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Aerodigestive Clinic, Cleft Craniofacial Clinic, Ear Eye Genetic Clinic, and Hearing Loss Clinic.We are a leading National Institutes of Health-funded research program from developing next-generation devices to pinpointing the genetic causes of deafness to exploring new treatments for inner ear disease and hearing loss. Our training programs and long-established expertise in this specialty make us a valuable clinical resource for hospitals and other care providers around the world.Fringe package includes but not limited to:

• Separate vacation & sick leave benefits accrued monthly
• Retirement plans TIAA CREF & IPERS with employer contribution
• Faculty admin support & surgery scheduling provided by department
• Department covered costs for all CMEs, professional association fees, licenses, conference registration, and associated travel costs
• Generous faculty travel policy
• Relocation paymentIowa City is the 5 th largest city in Iowa, with a population of 75,233. Iowa City has been named as the third-best small metro area in the country by Forbes and the fourth-best city for affordability by US News. Home to the University of Iowa, Iowa City boasts a college-town atmosphere while offering many diverse opportunities for arts and culture. Iowa City has been named an UNESCO City of Literature and is home of the Iowa Writers Workshop, whose alumni have won over 16 Pulitzer Prizes. Hancher Theatre hosts world-renowned artists and theatrical performances. Outdoor opportunities are abundant in the area, with more than 48 city parks and miles of biking trails.Interested applicants should search the Site: and search for requisition The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Keywords: University of Iowa, Iowa City , Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Other , Iowa City, Iowa