Position Information

Position/Rank Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology / Professor or Associate Professor, Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin CY2024

Details

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 high-quality cardiovascular research, and educating future pediatric cardiovascular physicians and healthcare professionals.

The Division Chief will lead the Division’s 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 Co-director of the Heart Center at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital (ranked 27th in the 2023 US News and World Report). The Heart Center has an average daily census of approximately 35-40 patients within a dedicated 15-bed Cardiac Care Unit and a 16-Bed 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 Co-Directors 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 Children’s Hospital Heart Center.

The Division Chief will oversee and facilitate further growth and development of the division’s mission-critical 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 Division’s 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 division’s 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 Children’s Hospital Heart Center.

The successful candidate will be aDiplomate 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 children’s 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 non-contributory 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 state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts 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, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/163675. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact Nick Snow (nick.snow@hsc.utah.edu), 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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 04/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03547F

Type Faculty