Pediatric Pulmonary Physician

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine has an opening for a Pediatric Pulmonary Physician with focus in pediatric pulmonology. The pediatric pulmonologist will provide outpatient clinical pulmonary services and assist with inpatient pulmonary consultative services and shared call at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah commensurate with other members of the division. In addition to clinical service there is an expectation for academic work including teaching, investigation, and administration, as well as advocacy. Depending on experience, there may be opportunities for leadership responsibilities.

The Division consists of 9 Pulmonologists, 1 General Pediatrician, and 4 Advanced Practice Providers. The division has a AASM accredited sleep center, multidisciplinary sleep clinic, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accredited center, fully functional pulmonary function lab, multidisciplinary aerodigestive program, and multidisciplinary technology dependent patient program. The division provides comprehensive clinical services in pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, multidisciplinary management of airway disorders and neuromuscular disorders. Academic affiliation with the University of Utah School of Medicine provides for teaching opportunities of pediatric fellows, residents, and medical students on a regular basis.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Pulmonology. 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 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 foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life and 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. Utah boasts 14 ski resorts, five 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, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

University of Utah Health is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, and 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.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/157707. 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.

Department: 00862 - Pediatric Pulmonology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03451F