Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · 3 weeks ago
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Arthritis & Clinical Immunology - Clinical Rheumatologist
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelThe Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is dedicated to biomedical research and is seeking a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor in Arthritis and Clinical Immunology. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care to patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases and collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinic while participating in research and clinical trials.
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 cohorts and/or clinical trials
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary state-of-the art clinic equipped with 6 additional exam rooms, ophthalmology and dental chairs, infusion suite, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, with advanced human imaging suite and human performance laboratory currently under construction
Work within a robust referral system and enjoy access to OMRF’s core facilities, including a CAP-CLIA certified clinical immunology laboratory (autoantibody testing), CAP-certified biorepository, sample procurement and processing, human phenotyping, clinical research, flow cytometry, and imaging
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 significant ongoing salary and scholarly activity support
Focus on clinical care while collaborating with other basic and clinical scientists interested in asking patient-oriented research questions in the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention, and precision treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Develop extramural funding for autoimmune-related research in the etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases
Qualification
Required
Medical degree (MD, DO, or MD-PhD) in good clinical standing with passion for caring patients with autoimmune diseases
Licensed to practice in the U.S. (and eligible to obtain an Oklahoma license)
Additional training in caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), and/or Sjögren's syndrome
Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment
Preferred
Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, or related field
Completion of CTS (Clinical and Translational Science) or equivalent research training
Experience in conducting clinical trials
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Access to our onsite café
Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
Free parking
Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
Company
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
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Tim Hassen
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brent Keck
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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