Medical Director/Adjunct Clinical Attending
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 30, 2024
Posting Details
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
Medical Director/Adjunct Clinical Attending
Department
00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians
City
Other
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
Medical Director – Community Emergency Department Opportunity – Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated physician to join our team. Ideal candidates value patient centered, compassionate, high quality care, and an emphasis on teamwork. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, WY ED is a rural safety net Emergency Department that is affiliated with the University's academic quaternary care center. The majority of faculty at this site are fellowship trained in EMS, wilderness medicine, ultrasound and global medicine.
A successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with EM and hospital leadership to enhance clinical care for all patients, and support quality, safety, performance and patient experience improvement efforts as directed by the Medical Director and hospital leadership.
Requirements:
Successful applicants must possess an MD or DO, have completed an emergency medicine residency, and be board eligible or have current board certification in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across the organization. University of Utah offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications.
The newly created Department of Emergency Medicine is rapidly expanding. Currently, the Department staffs three emergency departments, with a fourth department expected to start in 2026. The Department offers fellowships in research, ultrasound, palliative care, wilderness medicine, global medicine, EMS and Sports Medicine. Currently, the Department has 30 residents with planned growth to 36 residents by 2025. The University of Utah Emergency Department is a Level 1 trauma center, a STEMI center, and a comprehensive stroke center.
University of Utah Health is the state's only academic health care system, providing leading-edge and compassionate care for a referral area that encompasses 10 percent of the US, including Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and much of Nevada. A hub for health sciences research and education in the region, U of U Health has a $428 million research enterprise and trains the majority of Utah's physicians, including more than 1,460 health care providers each year at its Colleges of Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. With more than 20,000 employees, the system includes 12 community clinics and five hospitals: University Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University Orthopaedic Center, and the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. For 12 straight years, U of U Health has ranked among the top 10 US academic medical centers in the rigorous Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.
To inquire about this posting: Please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Christy Hopkins. Christy.hopkins@hsc.utah.edu
Quicklink to posting – https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/136153
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
To inquire about this posting: Please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Christy Hopkins. Christy.hopkins@hsc.utah.edu
Open Date
07/08/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03030F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
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
Medical Director/Adjunct Clinical Attending
Department
00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians
City
Other
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
Medical Director – Community Emergency Department Opportunity – Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated physician to join our team. Ideal candidates value patient centered, compassionate, high quality care, and an emphasis on teamwork. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, WY ED is a rural safety net Emergency Department that is affiliated with the University's academic quaternary care center. The majority of faculty at this site are fellowship trained in EMS, wilderness medicine, ultrasound and global medicine.
A successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with EM and hospital leadership to enhance clinical care for all patients, and support quality, safety, performance and patient experience improvement efforts as directed by the Medical Director and hospital leadership.
Requirements:
Successful applicants must possess an MD or DO, have completed an emergency medicine residency, and be board eligible or have current board certification in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across the organization. University of Utah offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications.
The newly created Department of Emergency Medicine is rapidly expanding. Currently, the Department staffs three emergency departments, with a fourth department expected to start in 2026. The Department offers fellowships in research, ultrasound, palliative care, wilderness medicine, global medicine, EMS and Sports Medicine. Currently, the Department has 30 residents with planned growth to 36 residents by 2025. The University of Utah Emergency Department is a Level 1 trauma center, a STEMI center, and a comprehensive stroke center.
University of Utah Health is the state's only academic health care system, providing leading-edge and compassionate care for a referral area that encompasses 10 percent of the US, including Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and much of Nevada. A hub for health sciences research and education in the region, U of U Health has a $428 million research enterprise and trains the majority of Utah's physicians, including more than 1,460 health care providers each year at its Colleges of Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Schools of Dentistry and Medicine. With more than 20,000 employees, the system includes 12 community clinics and five hospitals: University Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University Orthopaedic Center, and the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. For 12 straight years, U of U Health has ranked among the top 10 US academic medical centers in the rigorous Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.
To inquire about this posting: Please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Christy Hopkins. Christy.hopkins@hsc.utah.edu
Quicklink to posting – https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/136153
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
To inquire about this posting: Please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Christy Hopkins. Christy.hopkins@hsc.utah.edu
Open Date
07/08/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03030F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have an MD or DO degree?
- Yes
- No
- Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?
- Yes
- No
- Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility?
- Yes
- No
- Have complaints ever been made against you by patients/patient family members, staff, or colleagues alleging abuse or harassment?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any misdemeanor related to the practice of health care, including fraud or abuse relating to a government health program, violations pertaining to controlled substances, insurance fraud, or abuse, physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, or exploitation of individuals in vulnerable populations? Is any such action pending
- 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
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Cover Letter
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