Position Information

Position/Rank Pediatric Cardiologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00849 - Pediatric Cardiology

City Billings, MT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin CY2023

Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has immediate openings for full-time, pediatric cardiologists with expertise and interest in general cardiology. Clinical responsibilities will be carried out at SCL Health – St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, outreach sites in Bozeman and Missoula, Montana, and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inpatient responsibilities include work in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, and consulting in other units throughout both hospitals. Inpatient work is supported by advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), cardiology fellows, and pediatric residents. Academic productivity in quality improvement, research, teaching, and advocacy is expected and supported by the division.

The Division has a very active research program with a strong support infrastructure and supporting team. The Division has been a core site of the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) since inception and participates in the NPC - QIC and all the major registries including PC4, PAC3, and IMPACT . In addition, the Division is a core site for the Scientific Focus Research Network of the American Heart Association ( AHA ). Numerous opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division, as well as throughout the Department, School of Medicine, and University.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology with expertise in General Pediatric Cardiology. Selected candidates will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department and University offers 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Located in the south-central portion of Montana, Billings is the seat of Yellowstone county and the largest city in the state. Billings offers easy access to everything from fabulous restaurants to quintessential mountain hiking. Billings is a family-friendly community with a variety of school options including Montessori schools, parochial schools, and a praiseworthy public school system. Billings is proud to boast a traveler friendly international airport in a safe city with very little traffic. With 300 plus days of sunshine and 12 different ski hills, it’s a wonderful place to live and work. Montana offers amazing views, adventure, and landscape that are incomparable to anything in the U.S.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/138167. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Antonio Cabrera, M.D., Division Chief, atantonio.cabrera@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, diversity, 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. 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 08/22/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03059F

Type Faculty