Pediatric Nephrologist
Pediatric Nephrologist
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This is an incredible opportunity to join a collegial academic environment and work in a childrens hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Nephrologist. The provider will care for infants children and adolescents with a variety of kidney disorders including those patients on dialysis and with kidney transplants in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider must be capable of performing procedures including hemodialysis continuous renal replacement therapy peritoneal dialysis therapeutic plasma exchange ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and kidney biopsy with sedation. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Childrens Hospitals in Salt Lake City and Lehi UT as well as University of Utah Hospital and Clinics with the potential for outreach clinics in the future. Teaching and research are encouraged but the degree will vary depending on the rank track and job description. Administrative duties and committee assignments will be limited in the first year but may be suggested in future years on faculty. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology and possess excellent procedural and clinical skills. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track in the Department of Pediatrics at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program including noncontributory 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 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 states renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a halfdays drive) a variety of golf courses allowing for yearround play hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails and numerous other outdoor activities. Interested individuals can apply for the position at . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position please contact: Raoul Nelson M.D. Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology at . 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
