About this opportunity
University of Utah lists this Academic General Pediatrician opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking an outstanding full‑time pediatrician to join the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah. The role is part of a collaborative team of generalists, developmental‑behavioral specialists, and quality improvement experts focused on high‑value, team‑based care for normally developing children and children with special health‑care needs. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, on either the Clinical or Tenure track, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in primary‑care ambulatory clinics, the University Hospital Well Baby and Intermediate Care Nurseries, and the University Pediatric Clinic and Sugar House Health Centers.
Participate in evening and weekend shifts and call responsibilities as required by the Division.
Lead and precept procedures such as circumcisions, ensuring competency among learners.
Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and other health‑care trainees.
Engage in research activities and quality‑improvement projects to advance pediatric practice.
Advocate for interventions that support normally developing children and children with special health‑care needs, including participation in the Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms program.
Qualifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Pediatrics.
Proficiency in performing and precepting circumcisions.
Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Experience in teaching and quality‑improvement projects preferred.
Interest in caring for children with complex medical conditions and/or establishing the Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms program preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary and an unmatched benefits package, including a 20.2% non‑contributory retirement contribution that vests immediately. The Department provides a faculty development and mentoring program designed to support faculty success in translational or basic research.
EEO/Non‑Discrimination
The University of Utah is an AA/EO employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The University does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants when requested. The University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
For additional information, please contact Justin Alvey, M.D., Division Chief, at .
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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