Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Assistant Professor (Clinical)

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The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery at the University of Utah is actively recruiting qualified applicants for the position of Multiorgan Abdominal Transplant Surgeon.

The Division of Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery is one of nine divisions within the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. The Division is a highly cohesive faculty of abdominal transplant surgeons and advanced practice clinicians who are dedicated to high quality, value-driven patient care, education, and innovation & discovery through basic science, clinical, and/or health services research. The division faculty are also instrumental in caring for patients with benign and malignant hepatic and biliary disease in conjunction with the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute, a NCI- designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Requirements:

• Recognized academic transplant surgeon qualified for, or at the rank of, Assistant Professor, who has completed an ASTS certified multiorgan abdominal fellowship.
• Clinical expertise in living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplant, Deceased donor procurement experience preferred.
• Strong experience and ability to influence and motivate the transplant team and support a culture of collaboration, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrated commitment to foster the growth of others through a collaborative mind-set, and aptitude to motivate others through inspiration, effective communication and good listening skills that result in a strong level of trust and guidance.
• Strong commitment to the educational excellence and advancement of faculty, trainees, students, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs).

Candidates will have a commitment to excellence in all three traditional academic missions of clinical practice, education, and research. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and lead by example. The candidate must also have the ability to work across departments with specialties in Internal Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia and others involved in the care of abdominal transplantation and advanced hepatobiliary disease.

The selected candidate will be a strategic partner who will promote a strong culture of institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health Care system.

Education/Qualifications:
Prospective candidates must have an MD degree and will be Board Certified in General Surgery and completed an ASTS certified fellowship in abdominal solid organ transplantation.

Interested applicants should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/165712

For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Zimmerman, Interim Division Chief, at: michael.zimmerman@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.

Department: 01102 - Liver Transplant Program
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03584F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166285

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.

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