Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist - University of Utah

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Position Information

Position/Rank: Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin: CY2024

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 a Pediatric Cardiologist with subspecialty training and interest in Interventional Cardiology. The clinical focus will be caring for patients with congenital heart disease needing cardiac catheterization for diagnosis and management. Interventional cath procedures performed include balloon atrial septostomy, balloon valvuloplasty, balloon angioplasty, stent placement, coil and device occlusion of abnormal vessels, device closure of septal defects, transcatheter valve replacement (aortic, mitral, pulmonic, tricuspid), post-transplant evaluation including coronary angiography and endomyocardial biopsy, and hybrid procedures including perventricular VSD closure, hybrid stage I palliation for patients with HLHS, transapical pulmonary valve replacement, etc. The successful candidate will join 3 other interventional cardiologists in covering the cath lab for scheduled and after-hours emergent cases. Division members rotate in covering general pediatric cardiology night and weekend call. Clinical responsibilities will include covering patients on the inpatient service (rotating) and seeing patients in an outpatient clinic (weekly). 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 protected time for these efforts with a well-established support structure, expected benchmarks, and both breadth and depth in mentoring available within the Division.

The interventional team consists of 3 pediatric interventional cardiologists, a dedicated nurse practitioner, and experienced cath lab personnel. The Division has a very busy catheterization program (800 cases last year) and works closely with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac intensive care, and cardiac anesthesia to coordinate care. The Division is part of Primary Children’s Heart Center which receives referrals from Utah and surrounding states; 4 surgeons perform approximately 600 surgeries per year with outstanding outcomes. Most clinical services are delivered at Primary Children’s Hospital which includes a 16-bed dedicated cardiac ICU, 2 dedicated cath labs, and a new ambulatory facility which houses our outpatient services.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology with subspecialty training and expertise in Interventional Cardiology. 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.

The Department and University offer 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.

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.

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, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date: 12/26/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03447F

Type: Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology?
  • yes
  • no - in last year of fellowship
  • no
• * Do you have subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology?
  • Yes
  • 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

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