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Position Information
Position/Rank: Pediatric Cardiologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00849 - Pediatric Cardiology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: CY2024
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care cardiology and post-operative management of newborns, infants, and children with congenital heart disease. Inpatient responsibilities occur within Primary Children’s Hospital on the Cardiac Care Unit. This is a 15-bed intermediate care unit with the ability to expand to 24 beds as needed. Inpatient work is supported by a team of cardiology fellows, APPs, cardiac nurses, and additional staff. Consulting responsibilities on additional units including the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit will be required. Inpatient service weeks, including weekends, are split within the Division. Outpatient responsibilities include general cardiology clinics and possibly subspecialty clinics based on the incumbent's training. Outpatient clinics occur at Primary Children’s Hospital locations in both Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, and additional outreach clinics. Overnight call responsibilities are expected and divided among Division faculty. Academic productivity in quality improvement, research, teaching, and advocacy is expected and supported by the Division.
The Division has a very active research program with a strong support infrastructure and supporting team. It has been a core site of the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since its inception and participates in the NPC-QIC and all the major registries including PC4, PAC3, IMPACT, ACTION, FON, and others. In addition, the Division is a core site for the Scientific Focus Research Network of the American Heart Association (AHA). Numerous opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division as well as throughout the Department, Medical School, and University.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology and must have expertise in General Pediatric Cardiology. Selected candidates will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department and University offer 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.
Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized Broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-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.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date: 11/08/2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03411F
Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology?
- yes
- no - in last year of fellowship
- no
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
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