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This is an incredible opportunity to join a collegial academic environment and work in a childrens hospital ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine, has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Nephrologist. The provider will care for infants, children and adolescents with a variety of kidney disorders, including those patients on dialysis and with kidney transplants in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider must be capable of performing procedures including hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and kidney biopsy with sedation. Clinical activities will be carried out at the University of Utah and Primary Childrens Hospitals (PCH), including Primary Childrens Riverton campus, with the potential for outreach clinics in the future. Teaching and research are encouraged, but the degree will vary depending on the rank, track and job description. Administrative duties and committee assignments will be limited in the first year, but may be expected after the first year.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology, and must possess excellent procedural and clinical skills. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track in the Department of Pediatrics at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days 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.Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/117998. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Raoul Nelson, M.D., at raoul.nelson@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.