Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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 theDepartment of Pediatricsat theUniversity of Utah School of Medicinehas an immediate opening for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Clinical activities are based atSt. Vincentu2019s Hospitalin 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. Vincentu2019s 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. Vincentu2019s 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 Childrenu2019s Hospital, a 289-bed childrenu2019s hospital in Salt Lake City and the new Lehi-Miller Campus, a 66 bed childrenu2019s hospital located in Lehi, Utah. A new St. Vincentu2019s 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 3Pediatric 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 theCystic Fibrosis Center, Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic, theEsophageal and Airway Treatment Center, aFeeding and Swallowing Center, a comprehensive nutrition center, an Aerodigestive Clinic, a Home Enteral Feeding Transitions program (post- NICU ), and a multidisciplinaryColorectal 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 unmatchedbenefits programincluding 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 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. _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. Veteransu2019 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. 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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 Coordinatoru2019s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu Notice The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (u201c URS u201d). 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 URSu2019 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. 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

Created: 2026-03-07