About this opportunity
University of Utah lists this Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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 in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank: Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: When Filled
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is conducting a nationwide search for an accomplished academic pediatric emergency medicine physician to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). The Division Chief will lead a growing and thriving program, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 38 pediatric emergency medicine physicians, 17 general pediatricians, 9 fellows, and an active advanced practice provider team to provide high‑quality, fiscally responsible care that serves a broad region across the Intermountain West.
The Division Chief will define and execute strategies to fulfill the division’s mission of providing outstanding pediatric emergency healthcare, performing high‑quality research, and training the next generation of PEM physicians and healthcare professionals. The incumbent will also oversee all educational efforts of the division, including a vibrant fellowship program that currently trains nine categorical fellows, and will ensure the highest quality in medical student, resident, fellow, and faculty education and training.
The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine serves patients at three clinical locations: Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake Campus, Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, and Urgent Care at Sugarhouse Health Center. Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake Campus is a full‑service, American College of Surgeons–certified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the Intermountain West, providing tertiary care for children across a six‑state region that includes Utah, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and parts of Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
The emergency department has 35 beds, including four trauma bays, and an admission rate of 23%. The hospital’s referral base for transport spans approximately a 10% of the continental United States, making it one of the largest geographic referral areas in the country. Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus Emergency Department has 19 beds and has seen rapid growth in patient visits within the first year of opening in February 2024. The Division Chief will work collaboratively with hospital leadership, trauma services, and life flight transport teams to ensure seamless care across services. They will also lead pediatricians working in the Rapid Treatment Units at both Salt Lake and Lehi locations, a short‑stay unit for hospitalized children requiring brief admissions.
The ideal candidate will be board‑certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, holding subspecialty certification through the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will be a distinguished academician in pediatric emergency medicine with demonstrated leadership skills in managing a dynamic and expanding division within a large academic pediatric department. Candidates must qualify for appointment as a Professor or Associate Professor in the Clinical or Tenure Track at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
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 vest immediately. Salt Lake City offers an outstanding quality of life with a growing economy, a rich cultural scene including ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, and museums, excellent restaurants, a vibrant nightlife, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a world‑class ski destination and gateway to Utah’s iconic red rock landscapes. The state boasts 14 ski resorts, five national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), year‑round golfing, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and countless other outdoor activities.
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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at Online reports may be submitted at
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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security‑related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date
04/10/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03810F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?yes
no
* Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine?Yes
No - in last year of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
No
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B status)?Yes
No
* One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?Yes
No
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
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