Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Medical Director, Psychiatry Inpatient Unit / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
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The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our clinical and leadership team in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH). The psychiatrist will provide medical leadership and inpatient care for patients admitted to the new PCH Taylorsville Behavioral Health Center. In addition to clinical and administrative service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and advocacy.
Qualified candidates must have an M.D. or D.O degree and be board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 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 exceptional benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary. 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 offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, 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 (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190469. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at lisa.giles@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.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03931F
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199518
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