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    Pediatric Palliative Care Physician - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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    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 Pediatric Palliative Care Physician / Rank Dependent on Qualifications Department Pediatric Administration City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin CY2023 Details


    The Division of Pediatric Palliative Care in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician.

    The physician will be part of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary teams at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT including Rainbow Kids Palliative Care (Rainbow Kids) and Supportive Oncology for Adolescents and Pediatrics (SOAP) teams.

    This position will also provide service at the new Primary Children's Hospital Miller Campus which is scheduled to open in Lehi, UT in January 2024.

    The physician will help develop the palliative services available for children in various settings throughout the Intermountain West. Clinical activities currently include only daytime coverage.

    In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work with opportunities in education, investigation, administration, and advocacy.


    The mission of our Pediatric Palliative Care teams is to help children with life-threatening illness find comfort, support, and hope.

    The program helps both the child and family deal with feelings, symptoms, and concerns during a time that may be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming.

    The interdisciplinary team includes social work, chaplaincy, child life specialists, music therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. For more information about the Palliative Care Program, please visit

    Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

    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.


    The Department and University 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 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 leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.


    Interested individuals can apply at:
    Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required.

    For additional information about the position, please contact:
    Dominic Moore, M.D., Division Chief and Senior Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care 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:

    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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.

    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 10/17/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03119F Type Faculty

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).


    • Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
    * yes
    * no


    • Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine?
    • Yes
    • No - in last year of fellowship
    • No
    • 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
    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Cover Letter
    • Curriculum Vitae
    Optional Documents


    • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call
    • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission


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