Clinical Geriatrician Faculty

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The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, at the University of Utah is seeking candidates for clinical physician faculty positions. We are looking for full-time and/or part-time faculty. The positions will involve attending on the inpatient consultation services and/or outpatient clinics. The positions include supervision of Geriatric Medicine Fellows with opportunities to teach third and fourth-year medical students and Internal or Family Medicine residents. The level of appointment will be based on the applicant’s prior experience and qualifications. Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. and be ABIM or ABFM board certified or eligible in Geriatrics. All faculty participate in the educational mission by taking part in seminars, didactic lectures, and clinical conferences.

The division’s clinical physician faculty provides state of the art care for older patients in outpatient clinics, inpatient and hospital programs, home-based chronic care, and long-term care settings. The care provided addresses each of the 4 Geriatric “M’s,” guiding our participation in the Age Friendly Health System initiative. The division currently has thriving team-based care programs in the areas of Geriatric care, including its Patient-Centered Medical Home; dementia and other cognitive disorders in its Aging Brain Care program; and mobility in its Faint and Fall clinic.

We are committed to fostering an inspiring and collegial workplace and provide competitive compensation packages. The Division of Geriatrics is also committed to fostering professional conduct among all members of its community through creating an environment of humanism, excellence, and respect.

Candidates should apply online by submitting a detailed letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/165251

Inquiries or requests for additional information about this opportunity may be sent to: Alayne Markland, DO, Geriatrics Chief, c/o Oakley Preston, oakley.preston@hsc.utah.edu

As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers cultural diversity, low-cost living expense and possesses a rich and diverse array of cultural opportunities including theater, a major symphony orchestra, opera, chamber music, ballet, and professional sports teams. The University of Utah campus sits on the east bench of the Great Salt Lake valley with a backdrop of towering mountain peaks and captivating views of the valley and the Great Salt Lake. At an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level, Salt Lake City is Utah’s capital and gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes and outdoor recreational areas. The city is a well-known ski destination. 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, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities. For more information on living in Utah, please visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php.

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.

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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.

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