University of Utah
Pediatric Cardiac 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 Information
Position/Rank:
Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
00850 - Pediatric Critical CareCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:
FY2023Details
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a pediatric cardiac intensivist. Clinical responsibilities will include sharing 24/7 in-house coverage of the 16 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) with the existing group of 8 pediatric cardiac intensivists. Expansion of the CICU service to 6 additional cardiac intermediate care beds is anticipated in the next 1-2 years. The CICU at PCH provides preoperative and postoperative care for infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease, and medical intensive care for patients with nonsurgical cardiovascular diseases. We support an active congenital heart surgery program, with 4 full-time congenital heart surgeons performing over 500 surgeries a year. We also support a rapidly growing mechanical circulatory support/ventricular assist device program in close collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. There are active fellowship programs in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. The division has a strong record of extramural funding and publications. The division is well represented in national quality improvement collaborative networks such as the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium and Virtual PICU systems. 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 at the University of Utah provides intensive care services for patients with critical illnesses admitted to Primary Children’s 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). There are over 2,000 PICU and 600 CICU admissions annually. The units are staffed with pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, Pediatric Critical Care fellows, and board-certified critical care pediatricians.Minimum Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and must have additional training or experience in pediatric cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology or pediatric cardiac intensive care. Experience in research, quality improvement, education, or other scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine is also required. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.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 (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/133057 . 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.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. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.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, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date:
05/04/2022Close Date:
Open Until FilledRequisition Number:
PRN02991FType:
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
* Do you have additional training or experience in pediatric cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology or pediatric cardiac intensive care?
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 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169Addendum 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
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Position/Rank:
Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:
00850 - Pediatric Critical CareCity:
Salt Lake City, UTTrack:
Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:
FY2023Details
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a pediatric cardiac intensivist. Clinical responsibilities will include sharing 24/7 in-house coverage of the 16 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) with the existing group of 8 pediatric cardiac intensivists. Expansion of the CICU service to 6 additional cardiac intermediate care beds is anticipated in the next 1-2 years. The CICU at PCH provides preoperative and postoperative care for infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease, and medical intensive care for patients with nonsurgical cardiovascular diseases. We support an active congenital heart surgery program, with 4 full-time congenital heart surgeons performing over 500 surgeries a year. We also support a rapidly growing mechanical circulatory support/ventricular assist device program in close collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. There are active fellowship programs in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. The division has a strong record of extramural funding and publications. The division is well represented in national quality improvement collaborative networks such as the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium and Virtual PICU systems. 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 at the University of Utah provides intensive care services for patients with critical illnesses admitted to Primary Children’s 28-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). There are over 2,000 PICU and 600 CICU admissions annually. The units are staffed with pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, Pediatric Critical Care fellows, and board-certified critical care pediatricians.Minimum Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and must have additional training or experience in pediatric cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology or pediatric cardiac intensive care. Experience in research, quality improvement, education, or other scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine is also required. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.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 (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/133057 . 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.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. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.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, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date:
05/04/2022Close Date:
Open Until FilledRequisition Number:
PRN02991FType:
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
* Do you have additional training or experience in pediatric cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology or pediatric cardiac intensive care?
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 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169Addendum 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
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