University of Utah
Pediatric Intensivist
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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 InformationPosition/Rank:
Pediatric Intensivist / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
00850 - Pediatric Critical CareCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:
FY2022 or laterDetails:The Division of Pediatric Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking additional Pediatric Intensivists. Clinical responsibilities will include attending in the Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH); Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah; and Primary Children’s Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, starting in 2024. Clinical time may also be performed at outlying facilities in the region and care rendered via telemedicine. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration/service, as well as advocacy.The Division of Pediatric Critical Care provides intensive care services for patients with critical illnesses admitted to PCH. Division faculty members attend both a 28-bed PICU and/or a 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). There are over 2,000 PICU and 600 CICU admissions annually. Our faculty also staff a 4-bed PICU at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. Currently, a second children’s hospital, Primary Children’s Miller Campus, is in the midst of construction in Lehi, Utah, with an anticipated opening date in January 2024. This will include a 10-bed PICU. The PICU at Utah Valley Hospital will close upon the opening of the Miller Campus PICU. The units are staffed with pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, PICU fellows, and board-certified critical care pediatricians. The clinical services provided span all modalities of life-sustaining therapy, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and support, post-operative cardiac and neurosurgical care, trauma management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.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 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, and 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, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.Application Process:
Interested individuals can apply at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/126553 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information, please contact Jill Sweney, M.D., Interim Division Chief at jill.sweney@hsc.utah.edu.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.Notice:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreportSpecial Instructions for Candidates:Open Date:
12/03/2021Close Date:
Open Until Filled: YesRequisition Number:
PRN02855FType:
FacultyPosting Specific Questions
* Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
yesno
* Are you board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine?
YesNo - in last year of fellowshipNo
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
YesNo
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
YesNo
* 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?
YesNo
Required Documents:
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOptional Documents:
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169)Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submissionUniversity Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Pediatric Intensivist / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
00850 - Pediatric Critical CareCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:
FY2022 or laterDetails:The Division of Pediatric Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking additional Pediatric Intensivists. Clinical responsibilities will include attending in the Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH); Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah; and Primary Children’s Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, starting in 2024. Clinical time may also be performed at outlying facilities in the region and care rendered via telemedicine. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration/service, as well as advocacy.The Division of Pediatric Critical Care provides intensive care services for patients with critical illnesses admitted to PCH. Division faculty members attend both a 28-bed PICU and/or a 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). There are over 2,000 PICU and 600 CICU admissions annually. Our faculty also staff a 4-bed PICU at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. Currently, a second children’s hospital, Primary Children’s Miller Campus, is in the midst of construction in Lehi, Utah, with an anticipated opening date in January 2024. This will include a 10-bed PICU. The PICU at Utah Valley Hospital will close upon the opening of the Miller Campus PICU. The units are staffed with pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, PICU fellows, and board-certified critical care pediatricians. The clinical services provided span all modalities of life-sustaining therapy, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and support, post-operative cardiac and neurosurgical care, trauma management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.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 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, and 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, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.Application Process:
Interested individuals can apply at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/126553 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information, please contact Jill Sweney, M.D., Interim Division Chief at jill.sweney@hsc.utah.edu.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.Notice:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreportSpecial Instructions for Candidates:Open Date:
12/03/2021Close Date:
Open Until Filled: YesRequisition Number:
PRN02855FType:
FacultyPosting Specific Questions
* Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
yesno
* Are you board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine?
YesNo - in last year of fellowshipNo
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
YesNo
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
YesNo
* 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?
YesNo
Required Documents:
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOptional Documents:
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169)Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submissionUniversity Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr