Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Overview

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with a primary focus in general pediatric gastroenterology. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Pediatric Gastroenterologist will be part of an incredibly collegial 20 faculty member clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients and will include teaching pediatric residents and GI fellows. The clinical focus will include general pediatric gastroenterology and there is an expectation for outreach at satellite clinics. Although the primary focus of this position is clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and administration, as well as advocacy. Clinical positions without an expectation for academic work are also available.

Clinical Responsibilities

The physician will provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients, teach residents and fellows, and perform advanced endoscopy procedures. Outreach at satellite clinics and support of a multidisciplinary IBD program with close collaboration with an IBD surgery program are expected. The role includes education, investigation, administration, and advocacy in addition to clinical service.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have successfully completed a Pediatrics Residency and a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. 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. Appointment as Clinical Attending is also available without expectation for academic work, depending on candidate preference.

Location

Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) Miller Campus, a 66-bed Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah, approximately 20 minutes south of Salt Lake City. Some clinical activities may be carried out at PCH Salt Lake Campus, a 289-bed Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. The Division serves the largest geographic catchment area in the United States with patients from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Benefits

The Department and University offer a competitive salary and 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 is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West with excellent cultural and recreational amenities.

Application & Contact

Interested individuals can apply for the position at Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Stephen Guthery, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity

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.