Allergist

Performs work of unusual difficulty in conducting research projects consonant with the overall goals of the Hospital and in providing medical care to Boys Town National Hospital patients and referral patients. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary teams.

Boys Town National Research Hospital

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides direct specialty allergy/asthma and immunology care to Hospital patients.

• Serves as a medical member of the multi-disciplinary evaluation and remediation team with special responsibility for the care of children with allergy/asthma conditions and children admitted to BTNRH inpatient unit or pediatric ambulatory care units.

• Cooperates with other Hospital staff members in the conduct of clinical and/or basic research projects.

• Participates in and/or conducts the various educational programs developed by the Boys Town National Research Hospital in undergraduate and graduate medicine, continuing education, nursing, and related allied health fields.

• Participates in the development of program/project objectives, sub-objectives, and staffing needs for the medical program as may be required for sound management decision making.

• Undertakes special projects as directed by the Executive Director, BTNRH or the Coordinator, Comprehensive Pediatric Medical Services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate willingness to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with communicatively disabled children.

• Ability to apply research expertise as demonstrated by a records or sustained work published in medical journals.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school required.

• Board Certification in Allergy and Immunology and medical licensure or eligibility in the State of Nebraska required.

• Have, or be able to qualify for, medical school faculty appointment in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and be able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at BTNRH required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-residency experience, particularly in an academic setting preferred.

• Prior experience in a medical setting dealing with communicatively disabled children preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks.  Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.