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University of Utah

General Pediatrician

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:

General Pediatrician / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:

00848 - Pediatric AdministrationCity:

Salt Lake City, UTTrack:

Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:

FY2025Details

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has several openings for a General Pediatrician. The Pediatrician will provide direct patient care at the Pediatric Emergency Department and Observation Unit at Primary Children’s Hospital’s Salt Lake Campus (Salt Lake City, UT) and the Larry H. and Gayle Miller Primary Children’s Hospital’s Lehi Campus. Patient care includes the full range of illness and injury in children 0-18 years and beyond in particular chronic illness populations. The Pediatrician will work collaboratively with surgical and medical consultants in developing optimal plans of care and disposition plans. Consultative assistance to clinics and outside emergency departments is expected. All clinical care is to be documented in the electronic medical record of Intermountain Healthcare or University of Utah, and documentation finalized within 7 days or less of date of service (most documentation should be finalized within 48 hours of service). There are expectations for academic, education, and service work outside of clinical care that includes funded research, educational, advocacy, and administrative roles.Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics. Selected candidates 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.Benefits

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.Location

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 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 state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day’s 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.Commitment to Diversity

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.Application Instructions

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/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduNotice

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.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Safety ReportSpecial Instructions for Candidates

Open Date:

06/13/2024Close Date:

Open Until Filled: YesRequisition Number:

PRN03593FType:

FacultyPosting Specific Questions

* Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?

yesno

* 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 – 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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