Pediatric Neurology Headache Specialist

Position Information

Position/Rank Pediatric Neurology Headache Specialist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00848 – Pediatric Administration

City Lehi, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin CY2025

Details

The Pediatric Neurology Headache Specialist will be part of a thriving academic/clinical team in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Will provide high-level pediatric neurology care including care for pediatric patients with headache and other pain disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical duties will comprise ~80% of the individual’s time commitment. Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital Lehi and Primary Children’s Lehi Outpatient Services in Lehi, UT. Beyond this, the division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache and functional neuroimaging. In addition to clinical care, the faculty member will participate in education and scholarly activity, with opportunities in quality improvement and advocacy.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology, and have subspecialty training in pediatric headache. 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 and University offers a competitive salary and unmatched benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. 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 is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized Broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The newly renovated Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 15 ski resorts, Utah boasts five 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, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position athttps://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172678. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Joshua Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, atjoshua.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.

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.

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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.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 10/16/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03678F

Type Faculty