Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Exceptional retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Utah School of Medicine’s Division of Pediatric Palliative Care at Primary Children’s Hospital invites applications for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our team in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah. The role includes clinical service within an interdisciplinary team and active participation in education, research, administration, and advocacy.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatrics.
• Board-certified/board-eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric palliative care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in education, investigation, administration and advocacy.
• Develop palliative services across settings in the Intermountain West.

Skills

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Palliative care expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Division of Pediatric Palliative Care, Department of Pediatrics

University of Utah School of Medicine

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our Division of Pediatric Palliative Care. The physician will be part of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team at Primary Children’s Hospital with locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, and non-profit pediatric hospice coverage. The physician will help develop the palliative services available for children in various settings throughout the Intermountain West. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, administration, and advocacy.

The mission of our Pediatric Palliative Care teams is to help children with life-threatening illness find comfort, support, and hope. The program helps both the child and family deal with feelings, symptoms, and concerns during a time that may be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. The interdisciplinary team includes social work, chaplaincy, child life specialists, music therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. For additional information about the Pediatric Palliative Care Program, please visit https://healthcare.utah.edu/pediatrics/programs-services/palliative.php.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Hospice & Palliative Medicine. 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.

• variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose
• exceptional retirement plans
• paid time off

A complete list of benefits can be viewed at https://www.benefits.utah.edu.

• faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators

Salt Lake City and surrounding areas offer great schools, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. A strong economy and moderate cost of living make Utah a perfect choice to call home. The Salt Lake International Airport is a major hub and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European and Asian 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 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 Dominic Moore, M.D., Division Chief and Senior Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care, at [e-mail].

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.