Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician​/Healthcare Epidemiologist

Overview

Details The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting for a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician with interest and experience in Hospital Epidemiology. This position is open to both junior faculty as well as more senior faculty including those with leadership experience in Hospital Epidemiology. Responsibilities include a significant role in the infection prevention and hospital epidemiology program, as well as clinical consultation on the inpatient service and in the Infectious Diseases clinic.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children’s hospital ranked as one of the best in the US. There is opportunity to develop an independent research career or to focus on quality improvement. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital, a 290-bed children’s hospital ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, and in the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare systems, including at our new Primary Children’s Hospital location in Lehi, UT.

In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work that can include investigation, education, administration/service and/or advocacy.

• Involvement with the Hospital Epidemiology team at Primary Children’s Hospital, including collaboration with three Infectious Diseases physicians and four Infection Preventionists.
• Direct involvement in hospital epidemiology at the main campus and the Miller campus in Lehi, UT.
• Advising Children’s Health for Intermountain Healthcare on infection prevention for children throughout the system.
• Contributing to clinical service at Primary Children’s Hospital and related systems, with opportunities for quality improvement and research.

• Division includes 12 full-time, one part-time and one adjunct faculty member, three APPs, one RN, and a Pharm
  
  D faculty member who co-leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with MD faculty.
• Active fellowship program including a global health track.
• Research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship, health services research and value-based care, diagnostic test development and impact, and care for children with cancer and transplants.

• Engagement with public health collaborators at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services on outbreak investigations, statewide surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and epi/stewardship projects.
• Active collaborations with CDC-funded epicenter networks and involvement in infectious disease modeling research via CDC CFA funding.
• Partnerships with state and county health departments for research, public health, and epidemiologic work.

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Infectious Diseases or Infectious Diseases.
• Demonstrated research, quality improvement skills, or other scholarly activity.
• Faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the Department of Pediatrics, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department and University offer a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary. The department provides a faculty development and mentoring program to support translational or basic research, quality improvement, and excellence in education.

Salt Lake City offers excellent quality of life, a growing economy, rich cultural scene, and access to outdoor recreation. The area features ski resorts, national parks, and extensive outdoor activities nearby.

Interested individuals can apply at . A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Anne J. Blaschke, MD, PhD, Professor and Division Chief at anne.blaschkeh.edu
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Diversity and Inclusion The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 status. Inquiries about Title IX and related nondiscrimination issues may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process are provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Open Until Filled:
Yes.

Requisition Number: PRN
03910F.  .