Position Information
Position/Rank: Pediatric Oncologist – BMT / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00857 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: FY2023
Details:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial academic environment at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) with a childhood blood disorder and cancer program that U.S. News ranks among the top 20 in the nation. The Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, who will serve as an attending physician in the Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program. This is an academic clinical position with day-to-day responsibilities in the operation of a busy clinical service.
As a member of the BMT/Cell therapy team, this physician will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric hematology-oncology transplant and cellular therapy professionals managing blood disorders and cancer at PCH in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Service Line outpatient and inpatient units. The pediatric BMT physicians provide care to pediatric bone marrow transplant patients starting with initial consultation, preparation for and performance of the transplant process, and post-transplant care, including long term follow-up.
Clinical activities will be carried out at PCH. Active clinical programs include cellular and immune therapies and transplantation for hematologic malignancies, selected solid tumors, non-malignant disorders including bone marrow failure syndromes, immunodeficiencies, metabolic disorders, and hemoglobinopathies. The BMT program directs an immune deficiency clinic consulting, evaluating, and providing care to patients with immunodeficiencies.
Active areas of research in the program include novel immune and cellular therapies, graft versus host disease, immunodeficiencies, and alternative donor stem cell transplants. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work with opportunities in education, investigation, and administration as well as advocacy. The Service-Line includes multi-disciplinary colleagues and investigators in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, and Radiation Oncology, along with additional services at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and within the Department of Pediatrics.
The BMT Cell therapy physician will participate in and eventually provide leadership for clinical, basic, and translational research programs, and will have the opportunity to implement early phase and investigator initiated clinical trials, as well as collaborations with established immunotherapy and cell therapy programs.
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Additional clinical training and/or significant experience in transplantation and cellular therapy is highly preferred. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested individuals can apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/127805. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Michael Pulsipher, M.D., at michael.pulsipher@hci.utah.edu.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and numerous other outdoor activities.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Notice:
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.
Special Instructions for Candidates:
Open Date: 01/14/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN02885F
Type: Faculty
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