Cardio-Oncologist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City invites applications for a full-time cardio-oncologist, board-certified or eligible in cardiovascular medicine, to join a growing cardio-oncology program in collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute. The role blends clinical care, teaching, and research in a supportive academic environment.

Clinical duties include outpatient cardio-oncology, inpatient services, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology rotations, and medical education of students,

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by ABIM.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Utah.
• Clinical exposure to cardio-oncology and/or prior fellowship in cardio-oncology.
• Academic medicine experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient cardio-oncology services and contribute to inpatient and outpatient cardiology/heart-failure services.
• Participate in rotations in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.
• Engage in medical education, mentoring, and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Pursue clinical research and scholarly activities within a collaborative environment.

Skills

Cardio-Oncology

Clinical care

Teaching

Research

Education

Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Medicine

Medical licensure in Utah

Job description

Position/Rank

Cardio-Oncologist

Department

00226 - Cardiology

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

Upon Hire

Details

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah in the Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for a full-time board‑certified, or board eligible, non‑invasive cardio‑oncologist with an interest in academic practice. This faculty position offers the opportunity to join a leading academic medical center with a strong and rapidly growing cardio‑oncology program. This program is a collaboration between the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI -Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN ). The selected candidate will engage in clinical care, teaching, research, and other scholarly activities within a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

This role involves joining a highly collaborative team of two cardio‑oncologists, a physician assistant (PA), a nurse, and program coordinator. Our group also includes fourteen general cardiologists and ten advanced HF cardiologists who closely collaborate.

The ideal candidate will pursue a well‑rounded academic career that integrates clinical care, teaching, and research. Clinical responsibilities include providing outpatient cardio‑oncology services as well as contributing to inpatient and outpatient cardiology/HF services, and participating in rotations in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. The role also includes medical education responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. In addition to patient care and teaching, the position encourages involvement in clinical research and other scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be board‑certified or board‑eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Utah. This position requires prior clinical exposure to cardio‑oncology and/or prior fellowship in cardio‑oncology.

The University of Utah offers a competitive compensation and benefits package within a collegial and stimulating academic environment. The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine provides state‑of‑the‑art facilities and excellent support staff, fostering an ideal setting for clinical practice, research, and professional development.

The University of Utah Health system has been consistently recognized for excellence in patient care and quality. In September 2025, it was honored as a top performer in the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study by Vizient, Inc., marking its 16th consecutive year of such recognition. Additionally, University of Utah Health ranked fourth nationally in Vizient’s Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Awards, maintaining a top ten position for eleven consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Rankings placed University of Utah Hospital as the number one hospital in Utah for the 12th consecutive year. Furthermore, the John A. Moran Eye Center secured the 9th spot nationally for ophthalmology care, and the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital ranked 34th for rehabilitation care. In Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024 rankings, University of Utah Hospital was ranked 34th in the United States. These accolades underscore the institution’s unwavering commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care and maintaining a culture of excellence.

Huntsman Cancer Institute has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, with $73 million extramural grant funding in FY24, an “exceptional” rating at the last two NCI reviews, a highly collaborative environment, a positive and supportive culture, and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, including a 225,000 sq. ft. research building which opened in the summer of 2017 and doubled the Institute’s research space.

For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, visit https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine and https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/. Salt Lake City offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.26 million residents. Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the city provides unparalleled access to world‑class outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. It boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene with theater, music, and professional sports. More information about life in Utah can be found at https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/living-in-utah.

Contact for Inquiries

Interested candidates may direct inquiries to Dr. James C. Fang, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, via Audra Woolley, MBA , Director of Healthcare/Clinical, at [e-mail].

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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non‑Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date

06/04/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN04068F

Type

Faculty