Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Oklahoma Children’s OU Health and The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Position Description

The Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Oklahoma Children’s OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and collaborative physician to join our faculty. This position offers a dynamic mix of outpatient and inpatient clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic involvement, with opportunities to tailor clinical interests within adolescent-focused populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate diagnostic assessment and treatment plans as an Adolescent Medicine subspecialist in a consultation-only clinic, and manage a panel of patients to include the management of eating disorder patients, medical gynecology, advanced mental health, young men’s health, or any other adolescent-health focused population at the provider’s discretion.
• Provide appropriate intervention and management of patients admitted to the Adolescent Medicine service for inpatient eating disorder treatment, and provide inpatient consultations to Pediatric Hospitalists and other primary inpatient services for adolescent-specific questions as deemed appropriate by the Adolescent Medicine specialist.
• Collaborating with other team members on the Adolescent Medicine team and participating in interdisciplinary meetings is required, as is providing trainee supervision and presenting formal didactics. Research participation is expected.

Position Requirements

• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine
• Board-certified in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks accepted
• Prior exposure to medical management of patients with eating disorders is welcome but not required
• Oklahoma medical license required before employment begins

Position Benefits

As an Oklahoma Children’s employed physician, a successful applicant is offered the following:

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary
• Productivity Incentive bonus
• Patient safety, quality, and experience incentive plan
• Competitive paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Free, covered, on-campus parking
• A benefit package that includes but is not limited to 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, short- and long-term disability, malpractice, life and AD&D insurance

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit  www.ou.edu/eoo .

The Department and Oklahoma Children’s OU Health

The Department of Pediatrics is a multi-faceted department with 18 divisions and more than 240 faculty members. The faculty constitutes the principal medical staff of Oklahoma Children’s OU Health. The department is focused on world-class clinical care, cutting edge research, and education of the next generation of pediatricians. All these things help us provide outstanding service to children and families across the state and beyond.

Oklahoma Children’s OU Health serves as one of the teaching hospitals of the Health Center campus and is the only academic tertiary and quaternary health care facility in the state dedicated to the care of children. Oklahoma Children’s is in a growth trajectory with increasing patient volumes and two planned capital projects that will increase the number of inpatient beds to over 500 within four years. With a growing statewide presence and improving national rankings , we are on a path to becoming a world-class children’s hospital.

The University of Oklahoma Health Campus includes seven colleges and seventeen other institutions, as well as serving as the state’s primary education and research facility for physicians, dentists, nurses, biomedical scientists, pharmacists, public health administrators, and a wide range of allied health professionals. This is an exciting time at the University of Oklahoma, the Health Campus, and the College of Medicine as we transform into becoming a research-intensive university through Project 200, which will recruit 200 research faculty to campus in the next five years.

The Community

Oklahoma City , often referred to as OKC, is the capital and largest city of the state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse attractions. OKC is the anchor of a rapidly growing, multicultural metropolitan area with a population of almost 1.4 million, ranking 20th among United States cities. The city offers a very affordable cost of living, excellent schools, a wide array of cultural amenities, and over 300 days of sunshine annually.

Living in Oklahoma City offers a mix of urban and suburban experiences, with a variety of amenities and a relatively low cost of living. Here are some key aspects of city living in Oklahoma City:

Affordable Housing: The cost of living in Oklahoma City is lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for families and individuals.

Cultural Attractions: The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Civic Center Music Hall.

Outdoor Activities: There are numerous parks and recreational areas, such as the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Lake Hefner.