Academic General Pediatrician with Newborn Focus

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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 Academic General Pediatrician with Newborn Focus / Rank Dependent on Qualifications Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin FY2025 Details The Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah is looking for an outstanding full-time pediatrician to join our growing faculty of clinician-educators and researchers. We are a Division of Generalists, Developmental-Behavioral specialists, and Quality Improvement experts that work collaboratively to provide clinical care, educate future health care providers, conduct research, and engage in advocacy in settings where normally developing children and children with special health care needs receive high value comprehensive team-based care that is flexible and responsive to new health care delivery models.

The pediatrician will primarily provide direct patient care at the University Hospital Well Baby and Intermediate Care Nurseries. The remaining effort will be in our ambulatory settings at our University Pediatric Clinic and/or Sugar House Health Centers. Clinical duties include evening and weekend shifts. The pediatrician will be expected to take weekday and weekend call as needed by the Division. In addition to comprehensive team-based care, there is an expectation to participate in scholarly activities such as educating future health care providers, developing newborn care processes, and developing newborn follow-up programs. This could include quality improvement research and engaging in advocacy for newborns.
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Pediatrics, must be proficient with both performing circumcisions and precepting these procedures with learners, and must be able to work some evenings and weekend shifts. Experience in teaching and quality improvement projects is preferred as well as candidates with experience in caring for children with complex medical conditions. 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 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 Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/168008 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae required. For additional information about the position, please contact Justin Alvey, M.D., Division Chief, at justin.alvey@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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 07/22/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03618F Type Faculty