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University of Utah

Pediatric Neurology Headache Specialist

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


The Pediatric Neurology Headache Specialist will be part of a thriving academic/clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Will provide high-level pediatric neurology care including care for pediatric patients with headache and other pain disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical duties will comprise 80% of the individuals time commitment. Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Childrens Hospital Lehi and Primary Childrens Lehi Outpatient Services in Lehi, UT. Beyond this, the division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache and functional neuroimaging. In addition to clinical care, the faculty member will participate in education and scholarly activity, with opportunities in quality improvement and advocacy.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology, and have subspecialty training in pediatric headache. The selected candidate 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 offers a competitive salary and 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 is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized Broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The newly renovated 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 states renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 15 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-days drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172678. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Joshua Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, at joshua.bonkowsky@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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.