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Career Opportunity for a Pediatric Gastroenterology Division Chief

The University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Division and Section Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition to lead our team. The University of Louisville School of Medicine has worked together with Norton Children’s Hospital 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 current Gastroenterology service excels in all three of these areas and is looking to grow significantly in the coming years to carry out our joint mission:

• 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 newly integrated entity, Norton Children’s Medical Group affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine has, in three 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 Gastroenterology Division Chief will oversee a clinical team with varied interests to achieve our shared mission and vision.  At 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 to provide excellent care, dedicated education, and innovative research. Our vision requires 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. 

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 possibilities for group and personal growth are extensive, new program development is strongly encouraged, and the future of the Division is exceptionally bright. The group already has industrious clinicians, collaborative multidisciplinary clinics, research and quality productivity, and educational excellence. What they need is a leader and mentor to guide the Division and foster growth in all these areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.