The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting for a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician with interest and experience in Antibiotic Stewardship and/or Hospital Epidemiology. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a vibrant and collegial academic environment and work in a children's hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. Responsibilities will include clinical consultation on the inpatient service and in the Infectious Diseases Clinic and a major role in the antimicrobial stewardship program. There is ample opportunity to develop an independent research career or to focus on quality improvement. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children's Hospital, a 290-bed children's hospital ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, and in the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare systems. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including investigation, education, administration/service, as well as advocacy. The Division has a well-established Antibiotic Stewardship Program and is expanding the scope to include pediatric beds in a large and growing affiliated system. The successful candidate would have a major role in continuing the development of this novel tele-stewardship program. As of October 2022, the Division includes nine full-time and one adjunct faculty member, two nurse practitioners, one RN, and two infectious disease/stewardship pharmacists on the main campus, as well as an active fellowship program. Research in the Division currently focuses on infectious disease epidemiology including respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, health services research and value-based care, the development and impact of diagnostic tests including metagenomics and deep sequencing, and improving the care of children with cancer and transplants. We have active collaborations with outstanding researchers in antimicrobial stewardship at the CDC funded epicenter which includes the University of Utah Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We have also developed research, public health, and epidemiologic collaborations with the state and county health departments.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree