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Position/Rank Pediatric Gastroenterologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City Lehi, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin CY2025

Details

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with a primary focus in general pediatric gastroenterology. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment, and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Pediatric Gastroenterologist will be part of an incredibly collegial 20 faculty member clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients and will include teaching pediatric residents and GI fellows. The clinical focus will include general pediatric gastroenterology and there is an expectation for outreach at satellite clinics. Although the primary focus of this position is clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and administration, as well as advocacy. Clinical positions without an expectation for academic work are also available.

Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital ( PCH ) Miller Campus, a 66-bed Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah, approximately 20 minutes south of Salt Lake City, Utah. Some clinical activities may be carried out at PCH Salt Lake Campus, a 289-bed Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. The Division serves the largest geographic catchment area in the United States, with a diverse mix of patients from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

The Division currently consists of 20 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, 10 registered nurses, and 4 pediatric GI fellows. The Division has all pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition clinical services represented except for small bowel transplantation. The liver transplant program has performed >300 liver transplants since its inception. The program is one of the only centers in the country with a pediatric ERCP / advanced endoscopy program. Additional programs include fully equipped and staffed endoscopy suites, a gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary IBD program with close collaboration with an IBD surgery program, close collaboration with theCystic Fibrosis Center, Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic, theEsophageal and Airway Treatment Center, aFeeding and Swallowing Center, a comprehensive nutrition center, an Aerodigestive Clinic, a Home Enteral Feeding Transitions program (post- NICU ), and a multidisciplinaryColorectal Center.

Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Pediatrics Residency and a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship; and be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. 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. Appointment as Clinical Attending is also available without expectation for academic work, depending on candidate preference.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and unmatched 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.

Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized Broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The newly renovated Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 15 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position athttps://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171155. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Stephen Guthery, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, atstephen.guthery@hsc.utah.edu.

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

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.

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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 09/20/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03646F

Type Faculty