Job Information
University of Utah Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Position/Rank Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
Details
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has initiated a search for an innovative academic pediatric nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. The division is a well-established, multidisciplinary center that offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of all types of kidney and hypertensive disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, with services at Primary Children’s Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, as well as outreach locations.
The Division Chief directs and supports the activities of a thriving group of faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of a broad team who are committed to provide the best possible care for children with kidney disorders. The Division Chief will ensure a high level of collegiality, cooperation, and communication among their faculty and staff, and will be responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence and integrity in patient care and research while continuing to enhance the quality of training in pediatric nephrology, preparing trainees to work effectively as part of an integrated system of care.
The Division Chief will actively participate in the strategic planning process of both the Department of Pediatrics and Intermountain Health, and will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy to fulfill the division’s clinical, research, education, administration, and advocacy missions. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination and leadership of the overall academic agenda and health services, assuring the quality of the intellectual and clinical missions, and monitoring the fiscal health of the division in partnership with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance.
The successful candidate will be Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology, and an accomplished academician recognized in the field of pediatric nephrology who demonstrates the ability to lead a complex pediatric division within a large department at a major public university which operates within the children’s services of a large, integrated healthcare delivery system. The selected candidate must meet the requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor on the Clinical or Tenure Track
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. 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 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.
Interested individuals can apply for the position athttps://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173765. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Raoul D. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology, atraoul.nelson@hsc.utah.edu.
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.
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Notice
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 11/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03714F
Type Faculty
