Pediatric Neurologist - Montana, United States - University of Utah

Description

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Pediatric Neurologist / Clinical Attending

Department

Department Pediatric Neurology

City

City Other

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin FY2022

Details

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings, working primarily at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana. Clinical activities will focus on high-level neurology care for children and adolescents including: 1) Inpatient consults at St. Vincent Healthcare; 2) weekly outpatient clinics; 3) participation in outreach and telehealth programs; and weeks per year supervising the inpatient pediatric neurology service at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

St. Vincent Healthcare has a 220-bed dedicated pediatric floor and a 7-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit fully covered by Pediatric Intensivists. Billings is a friendly community with an affordable lifestyle and excellent school system. Unmatched year-round sporting and outdoor recreation activities are available; Yellowstone is an hour drive away.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology is a collegial and growing division that maintains specialty interests in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including epilepsy, neurogenetic and neuromuscular diseases, stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, and functional neuroimaging and basic neuroscience research. Major programs in precision medicine and quality improvement also exist.

The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics as a Clinical Attending (this is an unranked Adjunct appointment).

Interested individuals can apply for the position at: A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief, at

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:

Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date

Open Date 06/14/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN02662F

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you BE/BC in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In last year of fellowship training
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
  • No

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission