Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has openings for two pediatric sleep medicine physicians.
About the Role
The focus of the position will be in Pediatric Sleep Medicine and will provide outpatient clinical sleep services and interpretation of sleep studies. If Pulmonology trained, will assist with inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultative services and shared call at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and at the new PCH Miller Campus in Lehi, Utah, commensurate with other members of the division.
In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration, as well as advocacy. Depending on experience there may be opportunities for research responsibilities.
About the Division
The Sleep Medicine Division consists of three sleep physicians and one advanced practice provider. The Pulmonary Division consists of eight pulmonologists, one general pediatrician and four advanced practice providers. The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has an AASM accredited sleep center, a multidisciplinary sleep clinic, a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accredited center, a fully functional pulmonary function lab, a multidisciplinary aerodigestive program, and a multidisciplinary technology dependent patient program, and provides comprehensive clinical services in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, multidisciplinary management of airway disorders and neuromuscular disorders.
Academic affiliation with the University of Utah School of Medicine provides teaching opportunities for pediatric fellows, residents, and medical students on a regular basis.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Sleep Medicine.
- Advance training in Pediatric Pulmonology is preferred.
Academic Appointment
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.
Benefits
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.
About Salt Lake City
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.