Pediatric Endocrinologist / Rank Depende

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Endocrinologist. This full-time academic physician will join a clinical team currently consisting of 10 physicians, 4 advanced practice clinicians, and 3-5 pediatric endocrine fellows. This position will provide medical management to children with diabetes and other endocrine-related diagnoses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis and will participate in the education of pediatric and internal medicine fellows and residents. This is primarily a clinical position with teaching responsibilities, but there will be opportunity for research activities as well. Current academic research interests include the genetics of type 1 diabetes, prevention or delaying onset of type 1 diabetes, growth and adrenal disorders, and diabetes management.The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is a collegial and growing division that provides specialty care for children with pediatric endocrine conditions including metabolic disorders, bone density/DXA scans, Turner syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, disorders of sexual development, gender management and support, accredited CF center for diabetes related cystic fibrosis, an Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes program, and an ADA recognized diabetes clinic and education program. Outpatient clinical activities are based in Primary Childrens Hospital Miller Campus in Lehi, UT; Eccles Primary Childrens Outpatient Services in Salt Lake City, UT; and regular outreach clinics held in St George, Logan, and Layton, UT. Inpatient clinical activities are carried out at Primary Childrens Hospital Miller Campus, Primary Childrens Hospital Main Campus, and the University of Utah Hospital. In addition, we provide regular call coverage for the Alaska Native Medical Center.Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Endocrine Medicine. 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 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/153392. Cover letter and curriculum vitae required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Vandana Raman, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, at vana.raman@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, di ersity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.