Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician. This position involves direct patient care for children at Primary Children’s Hospital and requires a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence. Candidates must be board-certified and have experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a faculty appointment at the Department of Pediatrics.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20.2% non-contributory retirement contributions

Faculty development and mentoring program

Qualifications

• Completed Pediatric residency and fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Experience at a Level 1 trauma center preferred.
• Board Certified required.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Developing optimal care and disposition plans.
• Engaging in academic, education, and service work beyond clinical care.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship

Emergency Medicine residency

Job description

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

Details

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has several openings for Pediatric Emergency Medicine ( PEM ) physicians. The PEM Physician will provide direct patient care at the Pediatric Emergency Department and Rapid Treatment Unit at Primary Children’s Hospital’s Salt Lake Campus (Salt Lake City, UT) and the Larry H. and Gayle Miller Primary Children’s Hospital’s Lehi Campus (Lehi, UT). Patient care includes the full range of illness and injury in children 0-18 years and beyond in particular chronic illness populations. The PEM Physician will work collaboratively with surgical and medical consultants in developing optimal plans of care and disposition plans. Non- PEM traditional clinical care responsibilities will also be required (after hours and rural clinics, telemedicine). Medical control of fixed-wing and helicopter medical transport services and consultative assistance to clinics and outside emergency departments is expected. All clinical care is to be documented in the electronic medical record of Intermountain Healthcare, and documentation finalized within 7 days or less of date of service (most documentation should be finalized within 48 hours of service). There are expectations for academic, education, and service work outside of clinical care that includes funded research, educational, advocacy, and administrative roles.

Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Pediatric residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program, or an Emergency Medicine residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program; and must be Board Certified in Pediatrics or in Emergency Medicine. Post residency experience at a Level 1 trauma center is preferred. Selected candidates 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.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an 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.

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.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183781 . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Howard Kadish, M.D., 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

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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date

Open Date 06/13/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN03848F

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
  • yes
  • no
• * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine?
  • Yes
  • No - in last year of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Felowship
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents

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