Pediatric Cardiologist - Las Vegas, NV /

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to join our vibrant and collegial team at Nevada Childrens Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada to establish an outpatient clinic program. Responsibilities include providing care for newborns, infants, and children with congenital and acquired heart diseases, in outpatient settings initially and inpatient settings upon completion of the Nevada Childrens Hospital. Outpatient responsibilities include general cardiology clinics and possibly subspecialty clinics based on the incumbents training. Ability to perform fetal echocardiograms will be prioritized. Overnight call responsibilities are expected and divided among Las Vegas division faculty. Inpatient responsibilities will occur within Nevada Childrens Hospital upon completion of the hospital. Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills are required for this position. Consulting responsibilities on additional units including the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit will be required. Academic productivity in quality improvement, research, teaching, and advocacy is expected and supported by the Division.The Division has a very active research program with a strong support infrastructure and supporting team. It has been a core site of the Pediatric Heart Network of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since its inception and participates in the NPC-QIC and all the major registries including PC4, PAC3, IMPACT, ACTION, FON, and others. In addition, the Division is a core site for the Scientific Focus Research Network of the American Heart Association (AHA). Numerous opportunities for collaborative research exist within the Division as well as throughout the Department, Medical School, and University of Utah.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology and have expertise in General Pediatric Cardiology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.The Department/University offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2% of annual earnings, exceptional retirement plans, and paid time off. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in their academic career.Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190994. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Adam Ware, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, at [email protected] 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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.