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University of Utah Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Heart Failure Transplant CardiologistThe Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah seeks an Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant cardiologist to join a dynamic section of Heart Failure, Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory Assist. Applicants should show interest in a clinical academic career, including teaching, expert clinical care, research, and other scholarly activities. Compensation will be based on academic rank, administrative, and educational experience. Rank and Track will be determined based on qualifications. The review begins immediately, continuing until the position is filled or the search is closed.The Division provides a competitive compensation plan and generous benefits.The University of Utah has state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities within a vibrant academic setting. We provide medical and surgical treatments for the full spectrum of heart failure continuum, including pharmacotherapy, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.This is complemented by an established comprehensive basic, translational and clinical research program in advanced heart disease. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and will provide competitive compensation packages.In September 2020, University of Utah Health (U of U Health) ranked 1st for Inpatient Quality and 2nd for Ambulatory Quality in Vizients 2020 annual rankings. U of U Health has been a Top Tier Performer in the Vizient Inpatient Quality & Accountability Study for 11 years in a row. U.S. News ranked U of U Health the #1 Hospital in Utah and Forbes ranked U of U health Best Employer two years in a row.Required Qualifications: MD, ABIM Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, eligible for medical licensure in the State of UtahContact for Inquiries: James C. Fang, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, C/O Audra Woolley, MBA, Director, Healthcare/ClinicalAudra.woolley@hsc.utah.eduPlease apply at the following link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/149296The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utahs great outdoors are close by, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with theater, the arts, sports, and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, library system, and increasing diversity. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations (21.5% and 11.5% of residents, respectively). More than a third of Utah's ethnic/racial minorities are children or youth under the age of 18 years, and the Salt Lake City School District is now a majority minority district, with one in five Salt Lake County residents speaking a language besides English at home. The International Rescue Committee, headquartered in Salt Lake, is one of eight national resettlement committees committed to helping people with refugee status thrive in the United States. Per capita, Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the US and, among large US cities, has the highest percentage of same-sex couples (26 percent) raising children.The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. People of color, Indigenous peoples, women, those identifying as LGBTQIAAP+, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. We are committed to equal parental leave for men and women faculty and provide eight weeks of paid parental leave. If both parents are department faculty memb rs, we provide eight weeks of paid parental leave to the primary caregiver and four weeks of paid co-parental leave for the other parent.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.