Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
About the Role
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine seeks a pediatric cardiac intensivist to join the existing group of eight intensivists covering the 16‑bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH). The position includes 24/7 in‑house coverage and will support the anticipated expansion of the CICU service to six additional cardiac intermediate‑care beds within the next 1‑2 years.
The CICU provides pre‑operative and post‑operative care for infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease, as well as medical intensive care for patients with non‑surgical cardiovascular diseases. The unit works closely with a high‑volume congenital heart surgery program (four full‑time surgeons performing > 500 surgeries annually) and a rapidly growing mechanical circulatory support/ventricular assist device program in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. The division also hosts active fellowship programs in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology, maintains a strong record of extramural funding and publications, and participates in national quality‑improvement collaboratives such as the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium and Virtual PICU.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 in‑house coverage of the CICU, sharing duties with the current faculty.
- Deliver clinical care for pre‑operative, post‑operative, and non‑surgical cardiovascular patients.
- Participate in the expansion of CICU services to additional cardiac intermediate‑care beds.
- Engage in academic activities, including education of trainees, scholarly investigation, administrative service, and advocacy.
- Collaborate with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology on mechanical circulatory support programs.
- Contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives and national collaborative networks.
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
- Additional training or experience in pediatric cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology, or pediatric cardiac intensive care.
- Demonstrated experience in research, quality improvement, education, or other scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Non‑contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2 % of annual salary, vesting immediately.
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- Faculty development and mentoring program to support translational/basic research, quality‑improvement engagement, and educational excellence.
Location & Quality of Life
Salt Lake City offers a high quality of life with a growing economy, vibrant cultural scene (ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, restaurants), and moderate cost of living. Outdoor recreation includes 14 ski resorts, five national parks (plus additional parks within a day’s drive), year‑round golf, extensive hiking and biking trails, and numerous other activities.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/133057. A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information, contact Jill Sweney, M.D., Interim Division Chief at jill.sweney@hsc.utah.edu.