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 Level 1 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

Salt Lake City 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.

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