Clinical Rheumatologist (Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor)
Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, not-for-profit, biomedical research institute adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). OMRF investigators have internationally recognized expertise in Autoimmunity, Immunology, Genetics, Genomics, Aging, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist. OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who value the power of diversity to drive innovation in health research. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
Among our many Research Centers, we have Centers of Excellence and specialized clinics focused on Rheumatic Diseases (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, ANA+ healthy individuals, and Sjogren's syndrome), as well as Multiple Sclerosis. We follow over 4,000 patients and conduct extensive clinical, translational, and mechanistic research using patient samples from these programs. OMRF holds significant collaborative funding from NIAID, NIGMS, NIAMS, and other agencies. Investigators benefit from close scientific collaborations with OUHSC faculty and participate in their graduate programs. For more information about the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Core Center and OMRF Patient Studies, please visit the following sites: ORDCC and Patient Studies.
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more. Relocation assistance is available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
The OMRF Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program and Rheumatology Center of Excellence is dedicated to understanding the role of the immune system in health and disease. As we continue to expand, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a clinician or clinical investigator position. While we are primarily recruiting at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level, we encourage talented candidates at all career stages to apply, as all applications will be considered.
As part of our mission to deliver outstanding, science-driven clinical care in arthritis and systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, successful candidates will have the following responsibilities:

Provide high-quality clinical care to patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, regardless of their ability to pay

Offer patients the opportunity to participate in longitudinal studies and/or clinical trials

Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinic equipped with specialized facilities, including ophthalmology and dental care, an infusion suite, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and an advanced human imaging suite

Work within a robust referral network and access OMRF's core facility, including a CAP-CLIA certified clinical immunology lab, Biorepository, Flow Cytometry, and more

Utilize extensive autoimmune disease and control sample collections for research purposes

Participate in clinical trial training, if desired

Receive a generous multi-year start-up package with ongoing support for salary and scholarly activities
Qualifications
• Medical degree (MD, DO, or MD-PhD).• Licensed to practice in the U.S. (and able to obtain an Oklahoma license).• In good clinical standing.• Additional training in caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), and/or Sjögren’s syndrome• Focus on clinical care while collaborating with basic and clinical scientists to explore patient-oriented research questions in the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention, and precision treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases• Expected to develop extramural funding for autoimmune-related research and collaborate with basic and clinical scientists on patient-oriented research in the etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases• Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1761/clinical-rheumatologist-%28clinical-assistant-associate-professor%29/job?in_iframe=1
OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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