Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician

Overview

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and who are committed to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin CY2024

Details

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has openings for two pediatric sleep medicine physicians. The focus of the position will be in Pediatric Sleep Medicine and will provide outpatient clinical sleep services and interpretation of sleep studies. If pulmonology trained, will assist with inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultative services and shared call at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and at the new PCH Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, commensurate with other members of the division.

In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration, as well as advocacy. Depending on experience there may be opportunities for research responsibilities.

The Sleep Medicine Division consists of three sleep physicians and one advanced practice provider. The Pulmonary Division consists of eight pulmonologists, one general pediatrician and four advanced practice providers. The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has an AASM accredited sleep center, a multidisciplinary sleep clinic, a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accredited center, a fully functional pulmonary function lab, a multidisciplinary aerodigestive program, and a multidisciplinary technology dependent patient program, and provides comprehensive clinical services in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, multidisciplinary management of airway disorders and neuromuscular disorders.

Academic affiliation with the University of Utah School of Medicine provides teaching opportunities for pediatric fellows, residents, and medical students on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Sleep Medicine. Advance training in Pediatric Pulmonology is preferred. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The Department and University offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, including non-contributory 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.

City Context

Salt Lake City is a growing, vibrant city with a diverse cultural scene and access to outdoor activities and international travel options. It serves as a gateway to the Intermountain West’s red rock landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Commitment to Equity

The University of Utah Health is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University values candidates who are committed to fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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…