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University of Utah

Pediatric Oncologist and Medical Director

University of Utah, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573


University of Utah Pediatric Oncologist and Medical Director Salt Lake City, Utah Apply Now

Position/Rank:

Pediatric Oncologist and Medical Director / Rank Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:

00857 - Pediatric Hematology/OncologyCity:

Salt Lake City, UTNew Position to Begin:

FY2022Details:This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collegial academic environment at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) and the University of Utah with a childhood blood disorder and cancer program that U.S. News ranks among the top 20 in the nation. The Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, has an immediate opening for a board-certified Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, who will serve as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program. This is an academic clinical leadership position with day-to-day responsibility for the operation of a busy clinical service.The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team of pediatric hematology-oncology professionals managing blood disorders and cancer at PCH in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Service Line outpatient and inpatient units. The Director will oversee and provide leadership in clinical, basic and translational research programs, and will have the opportunity to implement early phase and investigator initiated clinical trials, as well as collaborations with established immunotherapy and cell therapy programs. The Director will also provide clinical patient care services. In addition to clinical service and research activities, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration and advocacy.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Additional clinical training and/or significant experience in leukemia/lymphoma or solid tumors/sarcomas is highly preferred. 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.Interested individuals can apply at

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/119887 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Michael Pulsipher, M.D., at michael.pulsipher@hci.utah.edu or Richard S. Lemons, M.D., Ph.D., at richard.lemons@hsc.utah.edu.The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately.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.

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