Pediatric Endocrinologist

Position Information

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Position / Rank : Pediatric Endocrinologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department : 00853 - Pediatric Endocrinology

City : Salt Lake City, UT

Track : Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin : CY2024

Details :

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Endocrinologist.

This full-time academic physician will join a clinical team currently consisting of 10 physicians, 4 advanced practice clinicians, and 3-5 pediatric endocrine fellows.

This position will provide medical management to children with diabetes and other endocrine-related diagnoses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis and will participate in the education of pediatric and internal medicine fellows and residents.

This is primarily a clinical position with teaching responsibilities, but there will be opportunity for research activities as well.

Current academic research interests include the genetics of type 1 diabetes, prevention or delaying onset of type 1 diabetes, growth and adrenal disorders, and diabetes management.

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology provides specialty care for children with pediatric endocrine conditions including metabolic disorders, bone density / DXA scans, Turner syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, disorders of sexual development, gender management and support, accredited CF center for diabetes related cystic fibrosis, an Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes program, and an ADA recognized diabetes clinic and education program.

Outpatient clinical activities are based in Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus in Lehi, UT; Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services in Salt Lake City, UT;

and regular outreach clinics held in St George, Logan, and Layton, UT. Inpatient clinical activities are carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus, Primary Children’s Hospital Main Campus, and the University of Utah Hospital.

In addition, we provide regular call coverage for the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Qualifications :

Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified / Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Endocrine Medicine. 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.

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.

Application Process :

Interested individuals can apply for the position at : https : / / utah.peopleadmin.com / postings / 153392 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae required.

For additional information about the position, please contact : Vandana Raman, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, at [email protected] .

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.

Special Instructions for Candidates :

Open Date : 09 / 21 / 2023

Close Date :

Open Until Filled : Yes

Requisition Number : PRN03386F

Type : Faculty

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