Pediatric Nephrologist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Division of Pediatric Nephrology invites a Pediatric Nephrologist with interest in kidney transplantation to join a collegial academic environment at Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah Health.

The successful candidate will care for infants to young adults with kidney disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings, perform dialysis and biopsies, and may eventually lead the Kidney Transplantation program. Teaching and research are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Board eligible/certified in pediatric nephrology and outstanding procedural skills.
• Excellent clinical skills with ability to perform complex nephrology procedures.
• Faculty appointment offered commensurate with experience and track.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with kidney disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform hemodialysis, CRRT, PD, plasmapheresis, ambulatory BP monitoring and kidney biopsy with sedation.
• Potential to assume Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation or be mentored into role.
• Involvement in teaching and clinical/translational research.

Skills

Pediatric Nephrology

Education

Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology

Job description

Details

This is an incredible opportunity to join a collegial academic environment and work in a children's hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Nephrologist with specific interest in pediatric kidney transplantation. Depending on interest and qualifications, the successful applicant will either assume the role of Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation immediately or have the option to be mentored into that role over 1-3 years by the current Medical Director and Division Chief Dr. David K. Hooper, MD. In addition, the provider will have the opportunity to care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of kidney disorders, including those patients on dialysis and with kidney transplants in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider must be capable of performing procedures including hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and kidney biopsy with sedation. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children's Hospitals in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, as well as University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, with the potential for outreach clinics in the future. Teaching and research are encouraged, but the degree will vary depending on the rank, track, and job description. Upon assuming the responsibility of Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation, dedicated administrative effort will be allocated to lead and develop that program.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology and possess excellent procedural and clinical skills. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track in the Department of Pediatrics at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department and University offer 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, 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 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.

For additional information about the position, please contact David Hooper, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology, 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.

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN03872F

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