Intermountain Primary Children’s/University of Utah

PICU Type: Multidisciplinary
Date Posted: May 22, 2024
Job Description:

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking additional Pediatric Intensivists. Clinical responsibilities will include attending in the Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH); Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah; and Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, starting in 2024. Clinical time may also be performed at outlying facilities in the region and care rendered via telemedicine. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration/service, as well as advocacy.

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah provides intensive care services for patients with critical illnesses admitted to PCH. Division faculty members attend both a 28- bed PICU and/or a 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). There are over 2,000 PICU and 600 CICU admissions annually. Our faculty also staff a 4-bed PICU at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. Currently a second children's hospital, Primary Children's Miller Campus, is in the midst of construction in Lehi, Utah, with an anticipated opening date in January 2024. This will include a 10 bed PICU. The PICU at Utah Valley Hospital will close upon opening of the Miller Campus PICU. The units are staffed with pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, PICU fellows, and board-certified critical care pediatricians. The clinical services provided span all modalities of life-sustaining therapy, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and support, post-operative cardiac and neurosurgical care, trauma management, continuous renal replacement therapy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

The Department and University offer a competitive salary and an 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 offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested individuals can apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/126553. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information, please contact Jill Sweney, M.D., Division Chief at jill.sweney@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, diversity, 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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Notice
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Last Updated: August 12, 2024