Open Rank of Pediatrics - Division of Rheumatology

The University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is recruiting for two faculty positions in the Pediatric Rheumatology Section. Part-time or full-time. Track, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The Department of Pediatrics is a multi-specialty group of more than 100 faculty at New Mexico’s only pediatric tertiary care facility. The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico is an integral part of University of New Mexico Health Science Center, the State’s premier medical educational and research institution.

The section of Pediatric Rheumatology currently includes a pediatric nurse practitioner who functions as an independent provider, two dedicated pediatric rheumatology nurses, physical/occupational therapy services and social work support. The section of Pediatric Rheumatology has a collaborative relationship with the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at Colorado Children’s to provide case review discussion and opportunities for joint educational conferences. 

The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico provides the Pediatric Rheumatology section with a daytime infusion center and sedation services with a suite for joint-related procedures. There are tremendous opportunities for growth of the clinical services and research. Teaching medical students, pediatric residents and adult rheumatology fellows is an integral part of the duties of pediatric rheumatology faculty. Recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico is located on the beautiful campus of the University of New Mexico in the city of Albuquerque.  Albuquerque, with a population of 800,000, is located in the high desert of New Mexico. It offers the cultural advantages of a metropolitan area with the feeling of small city living. Relocation expenses will be covered.  New Mexico enjoys a mild 4-season climate with affordable housing and a vibrant cultural scene. Santa Fe, a world-renowned artistic community, is less than an hour away. New Mexico is a place of unmatched natural beauty and offers easy access to a large variety of outdoor activities including hunting and fishing, skiing, rafting, hiking, ballooning, and other unique and extraordinary activities.