Pediatric Endocrinologist

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 : 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 is a collegial and growing division that 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.

Location

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 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 14 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.

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] .

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.

Special Instructions for Candidates : Open Date : 09 / 21 / 2023, Close Date : Open Until Filled, Requisition Number : PRN03386F, Type : Faculty.

Posting Specific Questions

• Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
• Are you board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
• 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?

Required Documents : Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents : Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 Member Copy 4) Veteran Only Call 801.581.2169; Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.

581.2169 after submission.

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