About the role
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Pediatrics
Salary Salary: Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: NegotiablePosition Description: University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks an inpatient gastroenterologist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services as a gastroenterologist.
Specific duties include the following:
Inpatient Gastroenterology Focus: Work closely with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical students, residents and fellows to provide care for patients admitted to the GI service and consult service.
Procedural Focus: This position allows you to focus on performing inpatient procedures such as endoscopies and other GI-related interventions.
Call Schedule: Share call schedule with other providers to ensure adequate coverage while maintaining work/life balance.
Provide comprehensive clinical care to pediatric patients with gastrointestinal, liver, nutritional and pancreatic disorders, including IBD, Celiac disease, and other conditions.
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary care teams, working alongside specialists from various disciplines.
Perform a range of procedures including endoscopies in dedicated pediatric endoscopy suite or children's hospital OR.
Contribute to the education and mentoring of medical students, residents, and participate in teaching of fellows in the division's ACGME-accredited fellowship program since 1996.
Participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities to maintain clinical expertise and knowledge.
Collaborate with a diverse team of Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the treatment of complex pediatric GI cases.
Optional participation in departmental research initiatives to advance the field of pediatric gastroenterology.
Maintain a high level of patient satisfaction through compassionate care, communication, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology, and Nutrition is committed to providing the highest available level of care to children with disorders of the digestive system, liver, and pancreas. Six physicians, 2 APPs and three nurses are accessible and responsive to patient needs.
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation's top medical schools. It is ranked 44th in research by U.S. News & World Report. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 24 in NIH funding among public pediatric departments nationwide by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
The pediatrics department comprises the medical staff of University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa's only nationally ranked children's hospital and home to the state's only Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at Stead Family Children's Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians.
For its 2024-25 edition of “Best Children's Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Stead Family Children's Hospital in nine pediatric specialties: Behavioral health, Cancer Cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery , Diabetes and endocrinology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology.
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For more information contact:
Aliye Uc, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology and Nutrition
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To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at https:// jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 75654.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.
Education Requirement: Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent Required Qualifications: Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent
Board certified or eligible gastroenterology
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Iowa Desirable Qualifications: Interest and/or expertise in inpatient gastroenterology
Experience in patient-oriented research
Teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents
Evidence of scholarly activity
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment
Online Application Required DocumentsCurriculum Vitae Letter of Interest
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Contact InformationContact: Jeanie Cromer - [email protected] Cmed-Pediatrics General Hospital 220 Hawkins Drive SW164-4 GH Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-384-7204
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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