Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Position Information Position/Rank Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician / Rank Dependent on Qualifications Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin Details The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah has several openings for Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians. Clinical activities include direct patient care in the Pediatric Emergency Departments at Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake Campus (Salt Lake City, UT) and Primary Children’s Hospital Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus (Lehi, UT). Patient care encompasses the full spectrum of illnesses and injuries in children and adolescents from birth through age 18, including patients with chronic and medically complex conditions ... The PEM Physician will work collaboratively with surgical and medical consultants in developing optimal plans of care and disposition plans. Medical control of fixed-wing and helicopter medical transport services and consultative assistance to clinics and outside emergency departments is expected. There are expectations for academic work outside of clinical care that may include investigation, education, advocacy, and administrative roles. 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 Level 1 trauma center 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. Selected candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to medical education and actively participate in the training of Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellows, residents, and medical students during clinical care. Faculty are expected to serve as educators, mentors, career advisors, and senior clinical investigators for students, residents, fellows, and other trainees, as appropriate. Faculty must also be able to provide clinical coverage across the full scope of the Division’s operations, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts. Clinical schedules are assigned based on departmental and patient care needs and require availability to work throughout a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week, 365-day-per-year clinical practice. The Department/University offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, paid time off, and non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2% of annual earnings. 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 state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities. 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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. EEO/Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess 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 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. 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at Online reports may be submitted at 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 08/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04096F Type Faculty #J-18808-Ljbffr Utah