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Position/Rank: Academic Neonatologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department: 00859 - Pediatric Neonatology

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin: FY2024

Details:

The Division of Neonatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for an Academic Neonatologist. The Neonatologist will provide clinical care for neonatology patients including shared night call and weekend responsibilities at each of its three Level III /IV Newborn Intensive Care Units (University Hospital, Primary Children’s Hospital, and Intermountain Medical Center). Active clinical programs include transfusion medicine, neonatal hematology, ECMO, whole body hypothermia, NeuroNICU, perioperative care, and all aspects of neonatal critical care. Initial expectation is approximately 18 weeks of clinical service time annually.

In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, administration/service, as well as advocacy. The Neonatologist will be expected to pursue scholarly research including individual or collaborative research, grant development, and written/oral presentations of research, with mentoring support. Opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division as well as throughout the medical school and University for bench, translational, and clinical areas of investigation. The Division is a member of the NICHD Neonatal Research Network. Of specific interest are individuals with interest and/or experience in point of care ultrasound, simulation training and education, telehealth, and clinical research. Teaching consists largely of supervising and training neonatology fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students during inpatient service and clinics. Participation in weekly Neonatal Grand Rounds didactic presentation is expected. Cross service teaching with other faculty, fellows, and multiple other levels of health care providers may also be available, depending on the expertise and interests of the individual. Specific interest in simulation modeling is desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with excellent procedural and clinical skills, and must possess the required skills to conduct research activities. Experience and/or interest in simulation modeling is 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.

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.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/150788. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Robin Ohls, M.D., Division Chief of Neonatology, at robin.ohls@hsc.utah.edu.

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.

Notice:

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

Special Instructions for Candidates:

Open Date: 07/18/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03337F

Type: Faculty