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Interventional Cardiology Section Chief
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Position Overview
The University of UtahSpencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine seeks an accomplishedacademic interventional cardiologist to serve as Chief of theSection of Interventional Cardiology within the Division ofCardiovascular Medicine, in the Department of Internal Medicine.This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative andcollaborative physician leader to guide one of the nation's premieracademic interventional cardiology programs while advancingexcellence in patient care, research, education, and clinicalinnovation across the University of Utah Health system.
The Section Chief will provide strategic, clinical, academic, andoperational leadership for a nationally recognized program thatserves patients throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. As akey member of the Division's executive leadership team, the SectionChief will work closely with departmental, hospital, and healthsystem leaders to develop and implement a vision for continuedgrowth of coronary, structural heart, peripheral vascular, andadvanced cardiovascular intervention programs while promotingoutstanding clinical outcomes, scholarly achievement, andmultidisciplinary collaboration.
The successful candidate will possess an established record ofacademic accomplishment, visionary leadership, and clinicalexcellence, with demonstrated success in developing faculty,fostering multidisciplinary programs, advancing research, andbuilding high-performing clinical teams.
The Section of Interventional Cardiology
TheSection of Interventional Cardiology is a nationally recognizedacademic program providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art careacross the full spectrum of cardiovascular intervention. Facultyperform advanced coronary intervention, structural heartinterventions, peripheral vascular intervention, complex andhigh-risk PCI, chronic total occlusion intervention, mechanicalcirculatory support, and catheter-based therapies for acutecardiovascular disease.
The Section is fully integrated within the University of UtahHealth Cardiovascular Service Line and partners closely withCardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Failure,Electrophysiology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and referringphysicians throughout the Intermountain West. The program serves asa major regional referral center for complex cardiovascular diseaseand supports a broad portfolio of investigator-initiated andindustry-sponsored clinical research, translational science, andinnovation.
The Section also plays a central role in the education ofcardiovascular disease fellows, interventional cardiology fellows,residents, medical students, and physician-scientists. Faculty arecommitted to excellence in procedural training, mentorship,simulation-based education, and the development of future leadersin academic cardiovascular medicine.
Leadership Responsibilities
The Section Chiefwill provide visionary leadership for all aspects of the Section'sclinical, academic, operational, and research missions.Responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a strategic vision that advances theSection's national reputation and supports the missions of theDivision, Department, and University.
Identify opportunities for programmatic growth, innovation, andregional expansion.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability,professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Serve as an engaged leader within the Cardiovascular ServiceLine and University Health system.
Clinical Excellence
Promote exceptional quality, safety, patient-centered care, andclinical outcomes.
Lead multidisciplinary Heart Team programs across coronary,structural heart, and complex cardiovascular intervention.
Advance regional STEMI and cardiovascular emergency systems ofcare.
Improve patient access, operational efficiency, and value-basedcare.
Faculty Development
Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain outstanding faculty.
Support academic advancement and leadership development.
Foster an inclusive culture that values collaboration,innovation, professionalism, and mutual respect.
Promote physician engagement and wellness.
Research and Innovation
Expand investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinicalresearch.
Strengthen collaborations in translational science,engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence.
Increase participation in multicenter clinical trials.
Promote innovation in cardiovascular devices, proceduraltechniques, and outcomes research.
Education
Support excellence in fellowship education and proceduraltraining.
Promote educational scholarship and curriculumdevelopment.
Mentor trainees at all levels and cultivate the next generationof academic interventional cardiologists.
Health System Leadership
Partner with health system leadership to advance strategicgrowth across the Intermountain region.
Promote responsible stewardship of clinical, financial, andhuman resources.
Utilize quality metrics and operational data to improveperformance and patient outcomes.
Build collaborative relationships with referring physicians andregional hospitals.
Qualifications
Candidates must be boardcertified in Cardiovascular Disease and/or InterventionalCardiology and be eligible for medical licensure in the State ofUtah.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
A distinguished record of clinical excellence in interventionalcardiology.
Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at therank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Progressive leadership experience within an academiccardiovascular program.
A record of faculty mentorship and successful programdevelopment.
National or international recognition through scholarship,research, innovation, or leadership.
Outstanding communication, collaboration, and organizationalskills.
A commitment to advancing excellence in clinical care,education, research, and health system performance.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focusedcenter distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, andrespect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed tofostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration,innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, andtrust that is integral to our mission.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experienceworking in settings with students and possess a strong commitmentto improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, uponrequest and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processwill be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah doesnot discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-relatedconditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. TheUniversity does not discriminate on the basis of sex in theeducation program or activity that it operates, as required byTitle IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminatein education programs or activities extends to admission andemployment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and itsregulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to theDepartment of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you orsomeone you know has experienced discrimination or sexualmisconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact theDirector/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunityand Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/TitleIX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, andtelephone number, can be located at
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Department: 00226 - Cardiology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN04091F
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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