Pediatric Intensivist - Billings, Montana

Pediatric Intensivist

• Billings, Montana 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 Intensivist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

• Billings, Montana Department: 00850 - Pediatric Critical Care Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin:
  
  FY2022 or later Details: The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah School of Medicine has several openings for Pediatric Intensivists in Billings, Montana. The Pediatric Intensivist will join the faculty in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
  
  Clinical responsibilities will center on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St.
  
  Vincent’s Hospital located in Billings, Montana, and will include covering the pediatric ward patients during weekday hours. The Intensivist will also share in unrestricted nighttime call for pediatric intensive care patients.
  
  The Pediatric Intensivist will have the opportunity to travel to Salt Lake City to do clinical time (2-3 weeks) in the PICU at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH); services may also be provided at PCH via telemedicine. As part of the academic appointment, there is an expectation for scholarly work outside of clinical service, including education, investigation, administration/service, and advocacy. The PICU at St.
  
  Vincent’s hospital services a large geographic area including the city of Billings, as well as communities across Montana and surrounding states. The PICU at St Vincent’s Hospital is a 5-bed unit with an adjoining pediatric ward consisting of 11 beds. The PICU is staffed with Board Certified critical care pediatricians.
  
  The pediatric ward is staffed with pediatric hospitalists and community pediatricians.
  
  The clinical services provided span modalities of life-sustaining therapy, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and support. Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
  
  Selected candidates will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department of Pediatrics and University of Utah offer 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 foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
  
  Interested individuals can apply at this link . Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information, please contact Jill Sweney, M.D., Interim Division Chief at jill.sweneyhsc.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.
  
  Special Instructions for Candidates: Open Date: 11/08/2021 Close Date: Open Until Filled Requisition Number:
  
  PRN02825F Type: Faculty J-18808-Ljbffr