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Colon and Rectal Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Track

Position Number: 6815875
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Colon and Rectal Surgeon - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Track

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Colon and Rectal Surgeon

The University of Utah is seeking to recruit a board-eligible/board certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon to join the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Current fellows and early to mid-career surgeons are encouraged to apply. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established and supportive program in a great location to work and live. The recruit will join a group of five surgeons supported by a Physician Assistant, General Surgical Residents, and an ACGME accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellow. This FTE allotment for this position will be 0.90 clinical with 0.10 time allowed for professional development in the pillars of investigation, administration, or education.

As the tertiary referral center for the largest geographic catchment area in the continental US, the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery provides evaluation and management for a wide range of colon and rectal diseases. We have a robust clinical practice including complex multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancer, IBD, and pelvic floor disorders. The surgeons also serve as teaching faculty for the University of Utah General Surgery Residency Program and Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship. Leadership opportunities within the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, or Department of Surgery may exist for the appropriate candidate.

Highlights:
- No general surgery or trauma call
- Shared weekend call with surgical oncology (approximately 1:10)
- Robotic surgical block time
- Endoscopy block time
- Robust global surgery program with opportunities for teaching abroad
- Numerous opportunities for professional development within the University of Utah

Requirements:
- Board eligible or board certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Strong clinical productivity
- MIS experience (laparoscopy and robotics)
- Ability to work in a collegial manner
- Desire and ability to support the academic and educational mission of the University of Utah

Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Bartley Pickron, MD, Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at bartley.pickron@hsc.utah.edu

Interested candidates should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193790

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.

Department: 02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03979F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194003

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.

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