Job Information
University of Utah Pediatric Neurologist Clinical Attending in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Position/Rank Pediatric Neurologist Clinical Attending / Unranked Adjunct
Department 00861 - Pediatric Neurology
City Other
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin Immediate openings
Details
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking Pediatric Neurologists to provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings, working primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada. Clinical activities in Las Vegas will focus on high-level neurology care for children and adolescents and will include weekly outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and participation in outreach and telehealth programs. The Pediatric Neurologists will be intrinsic and collegial members of the Pediatric Neurology Division, and will spend 2-3 weeks in Salt Lake City each year supervising the inpatient pediatric neurology service at Primary Children’s Hospital.
Las Vegas is a dynamic and affordable community with easy access to year-round outdoor activities including climbing, road and mountain biking, and hiking. The city’s economy is robust and expanding, and in addition to the world-famous social and cultural downtown, there are great communities ideal for families.
The Division of Pediatric Neurology is a friendly and growing Division that maintains specialty interests in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including epilepsy, neurogenetic and neuromuscular diseases, stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, and functional neuroimaging and basic neuroscience research. Major initiatives in precision medicine and gene therapy also exist.
The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers an excellent benefits package that includes 20.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately and excellent health care choices. Additional information on the University of Utah’s benefits is available at https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/.
Qualified candidates must be Board Qualified/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics as a Clinical Attending.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/93865. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief, at joshua.bonkowsky@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.
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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 06/19/2019
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN02268F
Type Faculty