Pediatric Gastroenterologist
University of Utah
Billings, MT
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 14, 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
Pediatric Gastroenterologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department
00855 - Pediatric Gastroenterology
City
Billings, MT
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
CY2024
Details
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Clinical activities are based at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Montana and include outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients including performance of endoscopic procedures and biopsies. Outreach to regional locations in Central Montana, Eastern Montana, and Northern Wyoming is expected, with chartered air travel for distances over 150 miles. Will share on-call responsibilities.
St. Vincent's Hospital is a 286-bed hospital with 19 pediatric inpatient beds, 5 pediatric ICU beds, 20 beds in a level III newborn ICU, pediatric endoscopic services with pediatric anesthesia, and pediatric sub-specialty services including cardiology, pediatric surgery, neurology, endocrinology, neonatology, rheumatology, nephrology, and intensive care medicine. St. Vincent's Hospital is part of the Intermountain Health network, a not-for-profit health system with locations in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. Intermountain Health operates Primary Children's Hospital, a 289-bed children's hospital in Salt Lake City and the new Lehi-Miller Campus, a 66 bed children's hospital located in Lehi, Utah. A new St. Vincent's hospital is expected to break ground within a year.
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition currently has 15 physicians, four advanced practice nurse clinicians, 6 registered nurses, and 3 Pediatric GI fellows. The Division has all pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition clinical services represented with the exception of small bowel transplantation. The liver transplant program has performed >300 liver transplants since its inception. The program is one of the only centers in the country with a pediatric ERCP/advanced endoscopy program. Additional programs include fully equipped and staffed endoscopy suites, a gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary IBD program with close collaboration with an IBD surgery program, close collaboration with the Cystic Fibrosis Center, Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic, the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, a Feeding and Swallowing Center, a comprehensive nutrition center, an Aerodigestive Clinic, a Home Enteral Feeding Transitions program (post- NICU), and a multidisciplinary Colorectal Center.
The successful candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Gastroenterology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical track at the academic level 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.
Billings, Montana is the economic and healthcare home for Central and Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming. The Billings area is home to 120,000 residents, and is a vibrant, growing, affordable, and safe city on the Yellowstone River, two hours from Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, and the Bighorn Mountains.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/154128. Cover letter and curriculum vitae required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Stephen L. Guthery, M.D., Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology, and Nutrition at stephen.guthery@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, 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
Open Date
10/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03401F
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
Pediatric Gastroenterologist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department
00855 - Pediatric Gastroenterology
City
Billings, MT
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
CY2024
Details
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Clinical activities are based at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Montana and include outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric gastroenterology patients including performance of endoscopic procedures and biopsies. Outreach to regional locations in Central Montana, Eastern Montana, and Northern Wyoming is expected, with chartered air travel for distances over 150 miles. Will share on-call responsibilities.
St. Vincent's Hospital is a 286-bed hospital with 19 pediatric inpatient beds, 5 pediatric ICU beds, 20 beds in a level III newborn ICU, pediatric endoscopic services with pediatric anesthesia, and pediatric sub-specialty services including cardiology, pediatric surgery, neurology, endocrinology, neonatology, rheumatology, nephrology, and intensive care medicine. St. Vincent's Hospital is part of the Intermountain Health network, a not-for-profit health system with locations in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Montana. Intermountain Health operates Primary Children's Hospital, a 289-bed children's hospital in Salt Lake City and the new Lehi-Miller Campus, a 66 bed children's hospital located in Lehi, Utah. A new St. Vincent's hospital is expected to break ground within a year.
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition currently has 15 physicians, four advanced practice nurse clinicians, 6 registered nurses, and 3 Pediatric GI fellows. The Division has all pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition clinical services represented with the exception of small bowel transplantation. The liver transplant program has performed >300 liver transplants since its inception. The program is one of the only centers in the country with a pediatric ERCP/advanced endoscopy program. Additional programs include fully equipped and staffed endoscopy suites, a gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary IBD program with close collaboration with an IBD surgery program, close collaboration with the Cystic Fibrosis Center, Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic, the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, a Feeding and Swallowing Center, a comprehensive nutrition center, an Aerodigestive Clinic, a Home Enteral Feeding Transitions program (post- NICU), and a multidisciplinary Colorectal Center.
The successful candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Gastroenterology. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical track at the academic level 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.
Billings, Montana is the economic and healthcare home for Central and Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming. The Billings area is home to 120,000 residents, and is a vibrant, growing, affordable, and safe city on the Yellowstone River, two hours from Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, and the Bighorn Mountains.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/154128. Cover letter and curriculum vitae required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Stephen L. Guthery, M.D., Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology, and Nutrition at stephen.guthery@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, 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
Open Date
10/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03401F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics?
- yes
- no
- * Are you board qualified or board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology?
- Yes
- No
- No - in last year of fellowship training
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- 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
- Cover Letter
- 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
