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The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking board eligible/board certified pediatric endocrinologists to join and help grow pediatric endocrinology and diabetes services at Intermountain Nevada Children's Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pediatric endocrinologists will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes advanced practice providers, certified diabetes care and education…
specialists, dietitians, nurses, and other clinical support staff. This position provides comprehensive medical management to children and adolescents with diabetes and other endocrine-related diagnoses in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
This is primarily a clinical position with opportunities for teaching, quality improvement, program development, and research or other scholarly activities based on the candidate's interests. The physicians will collaborate closely with pediatric primary care physicians, hospitalists, intensivists, and other pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists. New fellows as well as experienced pediatric endocrinologists are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based, patient- and family-centered pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care in outpatient and inpatient settings, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to improve access, clinical outcomes, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
The Las Vegas pediatric endocrinology team will also have opportunities to collaborate with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, a large academic group that includes 14 pediatric endocrinologists, 4 advanced practice providers, and 4 pediatric endocrinology fellows. This collaboration provides opportunities for shared clinical expertise, education, quality improvement, scholarly activity, and program development.
Intermountain Health is building a new children's hospital in Las Vegas, with significant plans to develop and grow specialized pediatric care for the children in the region. Together with the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, this is an opportunity to join and build transformative pediatric care regionally.
Las Vegas is a dynamic and affordable community with easy access to year-round outdoor activities including climbing, road and mountain biking, hiking, professional sports, and world-class entertainment. The city's economy is robust and expanding, and in addition to the famous social and cultural downtown, there are great communities ideal for families.
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Medical licensure in the states of Utah and Nevada are required at the time of hire. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Adjunct, Clinical, or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose (with in-network coverage throughout the Las Vegas region), exceptional retirement plans, and paid time off. A complete list of benefits can be viewed at https://www.benefits.utah.edu.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209813. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Vandana (Vana) Raman, Division Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, at vana.raman@hsc.utah.edu.