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Job Description Summary

The Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) Center of the Division of Rhinology,  Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates to provide health care services as the AERD Center is undergoing expansion.  As one of only 4 AERD Centers in the United States, The Penn AERD Center treats a variety of patients with Rhinologic and Allergic Disease from the Mid-Atlantic Region as well as Nationally/Internationally.  The ideal candidate will be a fellowship trained, board certified or eligible, Allergist-Immunologist.  The majority of clinical time will be spent at Penn Medicine at Radnor. This individual will be expected to fulfill and excel in the mission of the Division of Rhinology. They will be responsible for clinical consultation and treatment of patients with allergic, immunologic and medical rhinologic disorders including being a member of the Penn AERD Center staff, performing aspirin challenges and desensitization, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, allergy skin testing, pulmonary function testing, penicillin testing and challenges, treating patients with allergen immunotherapy, biologics, IV and SC immunoglobulin,  teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and fellows, as well as actively participating in the division’s many research projects. Excellence in clinical practice and innovation in delivery of care is desirable. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable
Job Description

Qualifications

M.D.; License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure. 1-2 years of work experience of related experience in a specified medical field.

Working Conditions

Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices

Physical Effort

Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$20,000.00 - $500,000.00

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.