Pediatric Cardiologist Specializing in Echocardiography and Cross-Sectional Imaging at University of Utah

Pediatric Cardiologist Specializing in Echocardiography and Cross-Sectional Imaging

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 Cardiologist Specializing in Echocardiography and Cross-Sectional Imaging / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City: Salt Lake City, UT

New Position to Begin: Details

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 Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking Pediatric Cardiologists with expertise in echocardiography and the cross-sectional imaging modalities of Cardiac MRI (CMR) and Cardiac CT (CCT). The pediatric cardiology division and imaging volume are growing significantly. Annually, division members read over 18,000 echocardiograms, over 1400 fetal echoes, over 350 cardiac MRIs, and over 400 CT angiograms.

The Pediatric Cardiologist will share in all clinical aspects, educational efforts, program development, and quality improvement initiatives associated with the echocardiography and cross-sectional imaging services. Physicians provide rotating coverage of the echo lab and, depending on qualifications, night and weekend call for emergency transesophageal echocardiograms or assistance with interpreting complex transthoracic studies. Physicians will provide rotating coverage of the CMR and CCT services with other faculty. Division members are expected to rotate in covering general cardiology night and weekend call with other Division members. Division members participate in general cardiology outpatient clinic and inpatient service, in addition to their duties in their areas of expertise. Clinical responsibilities may also include seeing patients in an outreach clinic setting. Clinical duties will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospitals and the Division’s outreach sites. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including education, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy. There will be reserved time for these efforts with a well-established support structure, expected benchmarks, and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology, with focused 4th year training and expertise in echocardiography, CMR, and CCT. Level 3 CMR training is expected, and level 2 CCT with the option to further train to level 3 in CCT during the first year of practice. 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. Leadership opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

The Department and University offer a competitive salary and an exceptional 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 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 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: 11/06/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03712F

Type: Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

• * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology?
  • yes
  • no - in last year of fellowship
  • 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:

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only