Pediatric Cardiologist

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a childrens hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care cardiology and postoperative management of newborns infants and children with congenital heart disease. Inpatient responsibilities occur within Primary Childrens Hospital on the Cardiac Care Unit. This is a 15bed intermediate care unit with ability to expand to 24 beds as needed. Inpatient work is supported by a team of cardiology fellows APPs cardiac nurses and additional staff. Consulting responsibilities on additional units including the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit will be required. Inpatient service weeks including weekends are split within the Division. Outpatient responsibilities include general cardiology clinics and possibly subspecialty clinics based on the incumbents training. Outpatient clinics occur at Primary Childrens Hospital locations in both Salt Lake City and Lehi UT and additional outreach clinics. Overnight call responsibilities are expected and divided among Division faculty. Academic productivity in quality improvement research teaching and advocacy is expected and supported by the Division. The Division has a very active research program with a strong support infrastructure and supporting team. It has been a core site of the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Institutes of Health NIH since its inception and participates in the NPC QIC and all the major registries including PC4 PAC3 IMPACT ACTION FON and others. In addition the Division is a core site for the Scientific Focus Research Network of the American Heart Association AHA . Numerous opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division as well as throughout the Department Medical School and University. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology and must have expertise in General Pediatric Cardiology. Selected candidates will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic rank 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: Antonio Cabrera M.D. Division Chief 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.