Division Chief - Pediatric Gastroenterology - Louisville, KY

Job Description

CHIEF OF PEDIATRIC GASTRENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY & NUTURITION

Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics are seeking a Division and Section Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition to lead our team. The University of Louisville School of Medicine, one of the oldest medical schools west of the Appalachian Mountains, has worked together with Norton Children’s to care for the patients of our region, train the doctors of tomorrow and research and innovate in the field of child health for nearly 100 years.        

Our joint mission is collaborating for Healthy Children and Families where we strive achieve the following:

• To be the region’s most comprehensive and preferred pediatric healthcare system from infancy to young adulthood

• Training tomorrow’s pediatric healthcare providers and leaders

• Translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care

• Promote healthy families through advocacy and community engagement

Our new integrated entity, Norton Children’s Medical Group affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine has, in two short years, recruited well over 100 providers, added four new accredited fellowships, increased outreach throughout our state, and increased NIH, industry sponsored grants, and registry and trial drug network funding through our collaborative research institute, Norton Children’s Research Institute (NCRI).

ABOUT THE POSITION

The GI Division chief will oversee a robust clinical team with varied interests to achieve our mission and vision.  At Norton Children’s and the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, we are excited to recruit leaders who share our core values to inspire, empower and lead their teams with a shared vision. That vision includes inclusive leaders who work collaboratively, are committed, and have the courage to lead change in creative ways.

The Division Chief will lead and mentor our team in all areas of the mission with support from the department of pediatrics at the University of Louisville, our clinical operations team, our research team, Norton Children’s Research Institute, and our strong Office of Medical Education. 

Norton Children’s and the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics are committed to growing our program globally to better serve our patients and their families and the Division Chief will be a key leader in these efforts.

The University of Louisville School of Medicine  was founded in 1837, one of the oldest medical schools west of the Appalachian Mountains. In collaboration with the Norton Children's Research Institute, the University of Louisville, supports all provider's research interests.    Strong history of working collaboratively with Norton Children’s to train our medical students, residents, and fellows. Commitment to fostering and sustaining an environment of inclusiveness that celebrates diversity, fosters equity and strives for inclusion.

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree/diploma

• Board certified/board eligible

• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is the pediatric provider division of Norton Medical Group. Norton Children’s Medical Group employs more than 500 medical providers who work in over 170 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. To support the community’s need for expanded care, Norton Children’s Medical Group encompasses all pediatric care, including inpatient, outpatient, specialty and primary care. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through Norton Medical Group’s extensive network of primary and specialty care practices, as well as Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center and Novak Center for Children’s Health. More information is available at NortonChildrens.com.

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