Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology

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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has initiated a nationwide search for an innovative academic pediatric cardiologist with a focus on facilitative leadership to serve as the Chief of the nationally recognized Division of Pediatric Cardiology. The Division Chief will define and execute the strategy needed to fulfill the mission of providing outstanding pediatric cardiovascular healthcare performing highquality cardiovascular research and educating future pediatric cardiovascular physicians and healthcare professionals. The Division Chief will lead the Divisions growing and thriving group of 38 faculty physicians 6 advanced practice clinicians and other members of the care team in high quality fiscally responsible care delivery that serves an extensive area of the Intermountain West. The Division Chief will play a significant leadership role as Codirector of the Heart Center at Intermountain Primary Childrens Hospital (ranked 27th in the 2023 US News and World Report). The Heart Center has an average daily census of approximately 3540 patients within a dedicated 15bed Cardiac Care Unit and a 16Bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The Heart Center performs over 800 cardiac catheterizations 600 surgical procedures and 940 fetal scans per year. In addition the Center has a very active Heart Failure / Transplant program averaging over 10 heart transplants for the last 5 years. Given the large geographic referral base the division has a very busy outpatient clinical operation including several outreach clinics in Utah and surrounding states. In this capacity the Division Chief will partner closely with other CoDirectors representing Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Critical Care to collaborate with leaders and teams from cardiac anesthesia cardiac nursing and hospital leadership in advancing the mission and goals of the Primary Childrens Hospital Heart Center. The Division Chief will oversee and facilitate further growth and development of the divisions missioncritical research in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium the NHLBI Pediatric Heart Network the NHLBI Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium along with other research efforts and collaborations. In addition the Chief will lead the Divisions robust Quality Improvement program. The Division Chief will direct the educational efforts of the division including a vibrant fellowship program currently training 12 fellows and oversee the quality of the divisions medical student resident fellow and faculty education and training programs. The Division Chief is a member of the Department of Pediatrics Executive Committee and contributes to discussions about Division and Departmental strategies goals policies and procedures involving the contracting financial and academic processes coordinated by the Department of Pediatrics Chair and Vice Chair for Administration and Finance. The Chief also holds a central administrative role in the clinical investigation education and strategic efforts of the Primary Childrens Hospital Heart Center. The successful candidate will be a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Cardiology. She/he will be an accomplished academician recognized in the field of pediatric cardiology who demonstrates the ability to lead a large and complex pediatric division within a large department at a major public university and which operates within the childrens hospital of a large integrated healthcare delivery system. The selected candidate must meet the requirements for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine on the Clinical or Tenure Track and will be nominated for the L. George Veasy Presidential Endowed Chair on the University of Utah Faculty. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program including noncontributory retirement contributions of 20.2 of annual salary that vests immediately. Salt Lake City offers an outstanding quality of life with a growing economy rich cultural scene with ballet theatre symphony opera and museums excellent restaurants stimulating nightlife and a moderate cost of living. 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 days 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 will be required. For additional information about the position please contact Nick Snow assistant to the search committee chair. 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.