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University of Utah Pediatric Palliative Care Physician / Ra in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
The Division of Pediatric Palliative Care in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician. The physician will be part of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team at the Primary Childrens Hospital Salt Lake Campus including Rainbow Kids Palliative Care (Rainbow Kids) and Supportive Oncology for Adolescents and Pediatrics (SOAP) teams. This position will also provide service at the new Primary Childrens Hospital Lehi Campus in both the inpatient setting and an outpatient clinic setting. The physician will help develop the palliative services available for children in various settings throughout the Intermountain West. Clinical activities currently include only daytime coverage. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration as well as advocacy.The mission of our Pediatric Palliative Care teams is to help children with life-threatening illness find comfort, support, and hope. The program helps both the child and family deal with feelings, symptoms, and concerns during a time that may be frightening, confusing and overwhelming. The interdisciplinary team includes social work, chaplaincy, child life specialists, music therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians. For additional information about the Palliative Care Program, please visit https://healthcare.utah.edu/pediatrics/programs-services/palliative.php.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level 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 foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/161884. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Dominic Moore, M.D., Division Chief and Senior Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care at dominic.moore@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.