Pediatric Gastroenterologist

University of Utah; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic environment as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at a leading children’s hospital. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to pediatric patients while contributing to education and research. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive setting that values diversity and inclusion. With opportunities for outreach and academic engagement, you will play a critical role in improving healthcare access for historically underrepresented groups. This position offers a competitive salary and unmatched benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate healthcare professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Non-contributory Retirement Contributions

Faculty Development Program

Mentoring Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Pediatrics Residency and Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients.
• Teach pediatric residents and GI fellows while engaging in academic work.

Skills

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Patient Care

Teaching

Clinical Service

Research

Education

Pediatrics Residency

Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship

Tools

Endoscopy Equipment

Clinical Software

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: Pediatric Gastroenterologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City: Lehi, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin: CY2025

Details:

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with a primary focus in general pediatric gastroenterology. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Pediatric Gastroenterologist will be part of an incredibly collegial 20 faculty member clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients and will include teaching pediatric residents and GI fellows. The clinical focus will include general pediatric gastroenterology and there is an expectation for outreach at satellite clinics. Although the primary focus of this position is clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and administration, as well as advocacy. Clinical positions without an expectation for academic work are also available.

Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) Miller Campus, a 66-bed Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah, approximately 20 minutes south of Salt Lake City, Utah. Some clinical activities may be carried out at PCH Salt Lake Campus, a 289-bed Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. The Division serves the largest geographic catchment area in the United States, with a diverse mix of patients from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

The Division currently consists of 20 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, 10 registered nurses, and 4 pediatric GI fellows. The Division has all pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition clinical services represented except for small bowel transplantation. The liver transplant program has performed >300 liver transplants since its inception. The program is one of the only centers in the country with a pediatric ERCP/advanced endoscopy program. Additional programs include fully equipped and staffed endoscopy suites, a gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary IBD program with close collaboration with an IBD surgery program, close collaboration with the Cystic Fibrosis Center, Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic, the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, a Feeding and Swallowing Center, a comprehensive nutrition center, an Aerodigestive Clinic, a Home Enteral Feeding Transitions program (post-NICU), and a multidisciplinary Colorectal Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Pediatrics Residency and a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship; and be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. 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. Appointment as Clinical Attending is also available without expectation for academic work, depending on candidate preference.

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.

Location:

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 newly renovated 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 15 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.

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.

Special Instructions for Candidates:

Open Date: 09/20/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03646F

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 qualified or board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No - in last year of fellowship training
• * 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:

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

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