Pediatric Cardiologist Specializing in N

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a childrens 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 Pediatric Cardiologists with expertise in Noninvasive Imaging (Fetal Echocardiography) whose clinical focus will be the provision of noninvasive imaging for children and adults with heart disease cared for by members of the division and for outside referring sites for whom the division provides interpretation of imaging studies. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in fetal echocardiography in addition to reading transthoracic echoes and performing/reading transesophageal studies. The Fetal Heart Program collaborates with the Grant Scott Bonham Fetal Center, a growing fetal center that performs fetal interventions including open surgical procedures (myelomeningocele repairs, sacrococcygeal teratoma resections), interventions for monochorionic twins (laser and radiofrequency ablation), and complex deliveries (EXIT procedures). Noninvasive imaging physicians rotate in covering night and weekend call for emergency TEEs or helping in interpreting complex transthoracic studies. Division members are expected to rotate in covering general cardiology night and weekend call, and will participate in general cardiology outpatient clinic and inpatient service, in addition to their duties in their areas of expertise. Clinical responsibilities may also include seeing patients in an outreach clinic setting. Clinical duties will be carried out at Primary Childrens Hospitals and the Divisions outreach sites. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including education, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy. There will be reserved time for these efforts with a well-established support structure, expected benchmarks, and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division.The pediatric cardiology division and imaging volume are growing significantly. Annually, division members read over 18,000 echocardiograms, over 1400 fetal echoes, over 350 cardiac MRIs, and over 400 CT angiograms.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology, with focused training in noninvasive imaging, with expertise in fetal echocardiography. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics 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 exceptional 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-day 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/173553. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Whitnee Hogan, M.D., Director,etal Heart Program, at whitnee.hogan@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.