Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities The PEM Physician will provide direct patient care at the Pediatric Emergency Department and Rapid Treatment Unit at Primary Children's Hospital's Salt Lake Campus and the Larry H. and Gayle Miller Primary Children's Hospital's Lehi Campus. Patient care includes the full range of illness and injury in children 0-18 years and beyond, particularly chronic illness populations. The physician will collaborate with surgical and medical consultants to develop optimal care plans and disposition plans. Non‑PEM traditional clinical responsibilities will also be required, including after‑hours and rural clinics, telemedicine. Medical control of fixed‑wing and helicopter medical transport services and consultative assistance to clinics and outside emergency departments is expected. All clinical care is documented in the electronic medical record of Intermountain Healthcare, with documentation finalized within 7 days or less of the date of service (most documentation should be finalized within 48 hours of service). There are expectations for academic, education, and service work outside of clinical care, including funded research, educational advocacy, and administrative roles. Qualifications Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program, or an Emergency Medicine residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program; and must be Board Certified in Pediatrics or in Emergency Medicine. Post‑residency experience at a Level1 trauma centre is preferred. Selected candidates 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. Compensation & Benefits The Department and University 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. About the City SaltLakeCity is a rapidly growing, vibrant city with cultural venues and outdoor recreational opportunities. Application Information Interested individuals can apply for the position at For additional information about the position, please contact Howard Kadish, M.D., at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, 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 TitleIX and 34 CFRpart106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of TitleIX and its regulations may be referred to the TitleIX 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 TitleIX (OEO). More information, including the Director/TitleIX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at Online reports may be submitted at #J-18808-Ljbffr