Academic Pediatric Rheumatologist role at OU Health Children's Hospital, Oklahoma’s flagship academic pediatric system, joining a growing division during major expansion. Mix of outpatient clinic (about 3.5 days/week) and inpatient consults with protected academic/admin time and teaching built in. Standout perk: significant pediatric investment ($300M through 2027) and real influence over program direction and growth.
- Protected academic and admin time
- Teaching with residents and fellows
- $300M pediatric expansion through 2027
OU Health Children's Hospital, the state's only comprehensive academic children's hospital, is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join a growing division within the Department of Pediatrics during a major period of pediatric expansion and investment.
The Opportunity:
• Academic faculty appointment through the University of Oklahoma
• Approximately 3.5 clinic days per week (8 half-day sessions)
• Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient consults
• Protected academic and administrative time
• Teaching opportunities with residents and fellows
• Optional research involvement and program development
• Multidisciplinary pediatric collaboration across subspecialties
• Epic EMR
Why OU Health Children's Hospital:
• State's flagship academic pediatric system
• Only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Oklahoma
• More than $300M invested in pediatric growth and expansion through 2027
• Strong leadership engagement and physician input into program development
• Opportunity to help shape access to pediatric rheumatology care in an underserved region
• Collaborative culture focused on building sustainable pediatric specialty programs
Physicians joining the program will have the opportunity to influence clinical direction, workflow, culture, and future growth of the division.
About Oklahoma City:
• Metro population of 1.4M+ with major airport access
• Affordable cost of living and family-friendly communities
• Short commute times and excellent quality of life
• Growing restaurant, arts, and professional sports scene
• Easy access to Dallas and surrounding regional markets
If you're looking for an academic Pediatric Rheumatology opportunity where your voice matters and your work can directly shape the future of a growing children's program, OU Health Children's Hospital is worth exploring.
Ashlei Landrum
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Specialty: Pediatrics - Rheumatology
Employment Type: Full Time