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University of Utah

Pediatric Cardiologist - Noninvasive Ima

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


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 a Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in non-invasive cardiac imaging. Positions are available for clinicians with expertise in all areas of echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, and 3D). The Pediatric Cardiologists primary focus will be in the noninvasive imaging service, sharing all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development, and quality improvement initiatives associated with the service. Noninvasive imaging physicians provide rotating coverage of night and weekend call for emergency transesophageal echocardiograms, assistance with interpreting complex transthoracic and/or advanced imaging studies depending on skill set. Division members are expected to rotate in covering general cardiology night and weekend call with other Division members. Division members participate in general cardiology outpatient clinic and inpatient service, in addition to 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 Hospital 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 protected time for these efforts with a well-established support structure, expected benchmarks, and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division.Annually, the cardiac imaging division members read over 13,000 echocardiograms, over 800 fetal echoes, over 300 cardiac MRIs, and over 200 CT angiograms.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology, with focused training and expertise in the performance of congenital 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. Leadership opportunities are available for qualified candidates.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 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 14 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/149300. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Antonio Cabrera, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, at antonio.cabrera@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 compassi n, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.