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Position/Rank Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

Department 00224 - Internal Medicine Admin

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin When filled

Details

Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah seeks an Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant cardiologist to join a dynamic section of Heart Failure, Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory Assist. Applicants should show interest in a clinical academic career, including teaching, expert clinical care, research, and other scholarly activities. Compensation will be based on academic rank, administrative, and educational experience. Rank and Track will be determined based on qualifications. The review begins immediately, continuing until the position is filled or the search is closed.

The Division provides a competitive compensation plan and generous benefits.

The University of Utah has state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities within a vibrant academic setting. We provide medical and surgical treatments for the full spectrum of heart failure continuum, including pharmacotherapy, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.

This is complemented by an established comprehensive basic, translational and clinical research program in advanced heart disease. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and will provide competitive compensation packages.

In September 2020, University of Utah Health (U of U Health) ranked 1st for Inpatient Quality and 2nd for Ambulatory Quality in Vizient’s 2020 annual rankings. U of U Health has been a Top Tier Performer in the Vizient Inpatient Quality & Accountability Study for 11 years in a row. U.S. News ranked U of U Health the \#1 Hospital in Utah and Forbes ranked U of U health Best Employer two years in a row.

Required Qualifications: MD, ABIM Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, eligible for medical licensure in the State of Utah

Contact for Inquiries: James C. Fang, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, C/O Audra Woolley, MBA , Director, Healthcare/Clinical

Audra.woolley@hsc.utah.edu

Please apply at the following link:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/149296

The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah’s great outdoors are close by, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan, with theater, the arts, sports, and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, library system, and increasing diversity. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations (21.5% and 11.5% of residents, respectively). More than a third of Utah’s ethnic/racial minorities are children or youth under the age of 18 years, and the Salt Lake City School District is now a majority minority district, with one in five Salt Lake County residents speaking a language besides English at home. The International Rescue Committee, headquartered in Salt Lake, is one of eight national resettlement committees committed to helping people with refugee status thrive in the United States. Per capita, Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the US and, among large US cities, has the highest percentage of same-sex couples (26 percent) raising children.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. People of color, Indigenous peoples, women, those identifying as LGBTQIAAP\ , veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. We are committed to equal parental leave for men and women faculty and provide eight weeks of paid parental leave. If both parents are department faculty members, we provide eight weeks of paid parental leave to the primary caregiver and four weeks of paid co-parental leave for the other parent.

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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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. 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport 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

Please upload your CV with mm/yyyy formatting for start/end dates/

Open Date 06/06/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03294F

Type Faculty