Pediatric Interventional 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 with subspecialty training and interest in Interventional Cardiology. The clinical focus will be caring for patients with congenital heart disease needing cardiac catheterization for diagnosis and management. Interventional cath procedures performed include balloon atrial septostomy balloon valvuloplasty balloon angioplasty stent placement coil and device occlusion of abnormal vessels device closure of septal defects transcatheter valve replacement (aortic mitral pulmonic tricuspid) posttransplant evaluation including coronary angiography and endomyocardial biopsy and hybrid procedures including perventricular VSD closure hybrid stage I palliation for patients with HLHS transapical pulmonary valve replacement etc. The successful candidate will join 3 other interventional cardiologists in covering the cath lab for scheduled and afterhours emergent cases. Division members rotate in covering general pediatric cardiology night and weekend call. Clinical responsibilities will include covering patients on the inpatient service (rotating) and seeing patients in an outpatient clinic (weekly). In addition to clinical service there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work including education investigation/research and administration as well as advocacy. There will be protected time for these efforts with a wellestablished support structure expected benchmarks and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division. The interventional team consists of 3 pediatric interventional cardiologists a dedicated nurse practitioner and experienced cath lab personnel. The Division has a very busy catheterization program 800 cases last year) and works closely with cardiothoracic surgery cardiac intensive care and cardiac anesthesia to coordinate care. The Division is part of Primary Childrens Heart Center which receives referrals from Utah and surrounding states; 4 surgeons perform approximately 600 surgeries per year with outstanding outcomes. Most clinical services are delivered at Primary Childrens Hospital which includes a 16bed dedicated cardiac ICU 2 dedicated cath labs and a new ambulatory facility which houses our outpatient services. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology with subspecialty training and expertise in Interventional Cariology. 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 noncontributory 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 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 picturesque lakes 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 Robert G. Gray M.D. Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Catheterization Lab 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.