Pediatric Neurologist Specializing in Movement Disorders and General Neurology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

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Pediatric Neurologist Specializing in Movement Disorders and General Neurology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

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The Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has an opening for a Pediatric Neurologist Specializing in Movement Disorders and General Neurology to join our clinical team. The physician will provide subspecialty patient care in inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology settings with clinical duties comprising 85% of the individual’s time commitment.

Clinical activities may take place at Primary Children’s Hospitals, including Lehi and Salt Lake City campuses, Primary Children’s Eccles Outpatient Services, the University of Utah hospital and clinics, other practice facilities, and opportunities for outreach clinics. The Division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular, stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, and headache. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including scholarly activity, teaching, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology, with focused training and expertise movement disorders. 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 University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, exceptional retirement plans, and paid time off. A complete list of benefits can be viewed at https://www.benefits.utah.edu. 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 half-day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211475. A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, at joshua.bonkowsky@hsc.utah.edu

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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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