Fellow Physician
Job Summary
The University of Utah Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship is a non-accredited 1-year fellowship open to Family Medicine physicians designed to train participants in advanced obstetrical care and cesarean section surgical skills. The administration of the fellowship is a collaboration between Department of Family Medicine and Public Health and Community Health Centers, Inc (CHC).
About the Role
The position of fellow physician entails provision of patient care matching with the individual physician's level of advancement and competence. A fellow physician's responsibilities include patient care activities within the scope of their clinical privileges commensurate with the level of training, attendance at clinical rounds and seminars, timely completion of medical records, and other responsibilities as assigned or as required of all members of the medical staff.
Responsibilities
- Participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care;
- Initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical and psychosocial status, develop assessment and treatment plan, record notes, order tests, examinations, medications and therapies, arrange for discharge and after care, and perform surgery or procedures;
- Provide patient education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning;
- Develop an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic, and medical-legal issues that affect graduate medical education, and how to apply cost containment measures in the provision of patient care;
- Participate in the educational activities of the training program, and as appropriate, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising residents and students, and participation in institutional orientation and education programs and other activities involving the clinical staff;
- Participate in research activities as directed by the fellowship director;
- Participate in institutional committees and councils to which the physician fellow is appointed or invited;
- Perform these duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures, and policies of the institution, and those of its programs, clinical departments and other institutions to which the house staff physician is assigned; including, among others, state licensure requirements for physicians in training.
Requirements
- Must have completed a three year ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency;
- Obtain an unrestricted Utah State medical license and DEA by the beginning of the fellowship;
- The Family Medicine OB Fellowship does not sponsor visas;
- As part of the application you will be asked to submit the following: Curriculum vitae, Letter of support from your program director, At least two letters of reference (preferably one from a family practice physician), Personal statement, Medical school diploma, Official medical school transcript (email to chinyin.shih@utah.edu)
Qualifications
- Must obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine and a controlled substance license in the State of Utah and any other states where you may be asked to practice medicine during your employment;
- Must be eligible to enroll with CMS (Medicare/Medicaid).
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number
PRN44998B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Variable
Department
00958 - FMPH Administration
Location
Campus
Pay Rate Range
$86,000.00 - $94,000.00
Close Date
8/8/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/201790