Pediatric Cardiologist

Pediatric Cardiologist

Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics

University of Utah School of Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a noninvasive pediatric cardiologist with a clinical focus on inpatient cardiology and outreach in southeast Idaho. The physician will provide general pediatric cardiology care to inpatients and outpatients, managing all aspects of acute cardiology care, bringing expertise as a consultant in the cardiac intensive care unit and in other intensive and acute care units throughout the hospital.  Academic productivity is expected and supported by the division including research, quality improvement work, teaching, and advocacy.

Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital and at our outreach sites in southeast Idaho.  Inpatient responsibilities include work in a newly opened Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), a 15-bed acute care cardiac unit, as well as consulting in other units throughout the hospital.  Inpatient work is supported by advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), cardiology fellows and pediatric residents. Outpatient responsibilities will be dedicated to our southeast Idaho outreach sites (Pocatello and Idaho Falls).

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology, and must be able to travel to our outreach sites in southeast Idaho.  The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic rank at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

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. 

Interested individuals can apply for the position at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/109380.  Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required.  For additional information about the position, please contact: Antonio Cabrera, M.D., Division Chief, at antonio.cabrera@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. 

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