Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician
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The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has openings for two pediatric sleep medicine physicians. The focus of the position will be in Pediatric Sleep Medicine and will provide outpatient clinical sleep services and interpretation of sleep studies. If Pulmonology trained, will assist with inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultative services and shared call at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and at the new PCH Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, commensurate with other members of the division. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration, as well as advocacy. Depending on experience there may be opportunities for research responsibilities.
The Sleep Medicine Division consists of three sleep physicians and one advanced practice provider. The Pulmonary Division consists of eight pulmonologists, one general pediatrician and four advanced practice providers. The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has an AASM accredited sleep center, a multidisciplinary sleep clinic, a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accredited center, a fully functional pulmonary function lab, a multidisciplinary aerodigestive program, and a multidisciplinary technology dependent patient program, and provides comprehensive clinical services in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, multidisciplinary management of airway disorders and neuromuscular disorders. Academic affiliation with the University of Utah School of Medicine provides teaching opportunities for pediatric fellows, residents, and medical students on a regular basis.
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Sleep Medicine. Advance training in Pediatric Pulmonology 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.
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 state's renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day's 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/164186. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Brian McGinley, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, at brian.mcginley@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, diversity, 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: No
Requisition Number: PRN03556F
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199273
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