The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank: Complex Care Pediatrician / Instructor
Department: 01660 - Pediatric Complex Care
City: Salt Lake City, UT
New Position to Begin: FY2022
Details
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Complex Care at the University of Utah seeks a full-time, academic Complex Care Pediatrician to join our clinical team of experienced pediatric generalists and subspecialists in caring for children with medical complexity (CMC). The Complex Care Pediatrician will gain expertise in the clinical care of CMC and their families in an integrated, academic healthcare system. This position will develop the Complex Care Pediatrician as a strong clinician, scholar, educator, and leader in complex care, through an individualized curriculum of clinical, education, research, quality and/or advocacy experiences. The Complex Care Pediatrician will engage in clinical care and complete a 2-year scholarly project that aligns with their career goals.
The Complex Care Pediatrician will have a longitudinal clinical experience in our Comprehensive Care Program, caring continuously for a cohort of CMC and their families, with the mentorship and sponsorship of faculty in our Division of Complex Care and our Department of Pediatrics. This physician will participate in Complex Spine/Surgery, Complex Spasticity, Trach-Vent, and Palliative Care Programs, which are integrated into the experience of complex care. Inpatient consultations at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital allow for longitudinal experiences across the continuum. Depending on the incumbent’s area of interest, additional clinical roles are available: 1) pediatric long-term, acute care (LTAC) for children with technology-dependencies (including post-NICU chronic lung disease care) in community-based specialty hospital; 2) pediatric care in a local skilled nursing facility; 3) Cerebral Palsy Program at Shriners Hospital; 4) longitudinal care with Pediatric Palliative Care/Homecare/Hospice.
The Complex Care Pediatrician will participate in Intermountain Healthcare Delivery Institute’s Advanced Training Program (an in-depth course that prepares healthcare professionals to conduct state-of-the-art quality improvement programs), and will complete a scholarly project, presentation, and publication within the first 2 years.
Minimum Requirements: Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in General Pediatrics. Preference will be given to those with experience in the care of children with complex chronic conditions and disabilities, or other comparable training and experience. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment as a Visiting Instructor, and will have the opportunity for promotion to a career-line or tenure-line position upon completion of the Program.
Interested individuals can apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/114239. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Nancy Murphy, M.D., at Nancy.murphy@hsc.utah.edu.
The University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five 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.
Application Instructions
• For information on the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: Department of Pediatrics
• For information on the Division of Pediatric Complex Care, please visit: Division of Pediatric Complex Care
• For information on research resources available to this position, please visit: Research Resources
• For information on Intermountain Healthcare Delivery Institute, please visit: Intermountain Healthcare Delivery Institute
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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.
Special Instructions for Candidates
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. Safety Report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Open Date: 04/26/2021
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Number: PRN02625F
Type: Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
- * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
- * 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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