Physician-Otology-Neurotology-UH Cleveland Medical Center

Location: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Position Type: Full Time BC/BE fellowship trained Otology-Neurotology Faculty

Specialty: Department of Otolaryngology

Academic Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

 The Department of Otolaryngology at University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a full time BC/BE fellowship trained Otology-Neurotology candidate to join the full time faculty.  As part of our affiliation, UH physicians serve as faculty of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In this supported position, the candidate will be involved in performing the full breadth of otology and neurotology at UH, with surgical set up to perform microscopic and endoscopic approaches, and clinical setup to treat advanced vestibular disorders. The candidates will join one the busiest cochlear implant programs in the region, recently designated as a Center of Excellence with an annual growth of 30%, and significant opportunities for research and clinical expansion. In addition, the candidate will participate in a mature and state-of-the- art lateral skull base practice, where all surgical approaches and all stereotactic radiation modalities are available within the institution. The Department currently has needs for expansion with the addition of a faculty member at the level of assistant or associate professor. Interested candidates should possess a strong commitment to clinical practice, as well as research and resident education.

 This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing ENT department, currently consisting of over 60 providers, and 30 audiologists. The hearing research group in the department consists of 4 NIH funded PhD researchers with well-established labs and vast opportunity for collaboration and mentorship. The Department has robust clinical training, and research programs at multiple sites.  We have a diverse, engaged faculty involved nationally and  internationally in research and quality outcomes projects.  Clinical opportunities are available at tertiary academic center, regional offices and surgery center locations throughout Northeastern Ohio through the University Hospitals Healthcare System.   The System’s 1032-bed, tertiary medical center, University Hospitals is an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. Included in UH are University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, among the nation’s best free standing children’s hospitals; University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, part of National Cancer Institute-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital, Ohio’s only hospital for women. The Department partners with UH in fulfilling our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Cleveland is an excellent place to live and raise a family with high quality affordable housing. Direct access to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Lake Erie makes Cleveland an ideal location for those who love to hike, boat and enjoy the beauty of nature. The highly diverse arts and entertainment scene includes a world class orchestra, busy off Broadway shows, high quality diverse restaurants and 3 professional sports franchises. We offer a comprehensive compensation package and excellent benefits including CME funding, paid vacation and educational time, medical/vision. University Hospitals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

 Board-certified / Board-eligible

Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment

Must align with our core values: Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, Compassion and Teamwork

Compensation is highly competitive, with productivity incentives available.

Apply and Submit CV, and a brief letter and the names of three references addressed your letter to:

Alejandro Rivas, MD

Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue Chair in Auditory Surgery and Hearing Sciences

Division Chief, Otology & Neurotology

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is a 900+ bed quaternary referral center for the UH health system, a 17 hospital network serving 1.2 million patients in Northeast Ohio. UHCMC is an academic affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU SOM).

At UH Cleveland Medical Center, we strive for excellence in patient care. The efforts of our dedicated staff have resulted in numerous awards and accreditations from some of the country’s top medical associations of patient care, safety and quality.

In 2018, UH Cleveland Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as follows:

• Cancer (28th)
• Cardiology & Heart Surgery (26th)
• Diabetes & Endocrinology (42nd)
• Gastroenterology/Surgery (20th)
• Ear, Nose and Throat (16th)
• Geriatrics (40th)
• Gynecology (25th)
• Nephrology (20th)
• Neurology and Neurosurgery (18th)
• Orthopedics (High Performing)
• Pulmonology (High Performing)
• Urology (50th)

Physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients’ health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals has grown over the last 150 years to become what it is today – one of the nation’s leading health care systems, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care to the residents of Northeast Ohio. Our facilities include a thriving academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, along with 18 hospitals, 40 health centers and dozens of medical practices throughout a 15-county region.

At UH, our national reputation for providing high-quality care, our direct involvement in pioneering medical advancements and clinical discoveries, and a continued commitment to training the next generation of health care providers demonstrate our dedication to living out the UH mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Cleveland, OH is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums and cultural events, professional sports and amusement parks, and the most golf courses per capita in the United States. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.