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Position Information Position/Rank Pediatric Burn Surgeon/Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Intensivist - Assistant or Associate Professor Department 00913 - Pediatric Surgery Development City Lehi, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin Summer/Fall 2026 Details The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Utah is seeking an academic surgeon with specialized training in burn care and pediatric surgical critical care to join our expanding pediatric surgery program. This individual will play a foundational leadership role in building, organizing, and formalizing a new Pediatric Burn Service at Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi Campus, while also contributing to pediatric surgical critical care services and the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program across the Primary Children's Hospital system. This is an exceptional opportunity to help establish a new regional center of excellence in pediatric burn care within a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system and in collaboration with an established and nationally recognized Burn Unit at the University of Utah. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to clinical innovation, multidisciplinary excellence, and academic advancement. New graduates completing burn and pediatric surgical critical care fellowship in 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Overview The Pediatric Burn Surgeon / Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Intensivist will: * Lead the development, organization, and operationalization of a comprehensive Pediatric Burn Service at Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi Campus * Collaborate closely with nursing, emergency medical services, trauma, PICU leadership, anesthesia, rehabilitation, therapy services, and the University of Utah Burn Center to establish best practices and evidence-based pediatric burn care pathways * Provide complete burn management including resuscitation, acute burn surgery, operative reconstruction, scar management, and outpatient care * Provide pediatric surgical critical care services and consultation across the Primary Children's Hospital system both in Salt Lake City and Lehi * Support the Pediatric ECMO Program, contributing to cannulation planning, peri-ECMO surgical management, and multidisciplinary ECMO care * Participate in academic and scholarly work in burn care, trauma, pediatric critical care, ECMO, education, or outcomes research Qualifications * Board certified in General Surgery * Board certified/eligible in Surgical Critical Care (pediatric critical care experience preferred) * Fellowship training in Burn Surgery (ABA-recognized fellowship preferred) * Eligible for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level * Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and communication * Interest or experience in ECMO and high-acuity pediatric critical care environments * Commitment to academic productivity, quality improvement, and program development * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Pediatric Surgery fellowship and board certification are not required but will be considered. New fellowship graduates are welcome to apply. Program and Environment Primary Children's Hospital - a partnership between Intermountain Health and the University of Utah - is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric trauma, critical care, and surgical outcomes. The system includes: * A Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Salt Lake City * A pending Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at the Lehi Campus * A multidisciplinary PICU with a robust Pediatric ECMO program * A strong collaborative relationship with the University of Utah Burn Center * Dedicated institutional support for developing a leading Pediatric Burn Service at the Lehi Campus Faculty enjoy outstanding support for clinical innovation, education, research, and leadership development through both Intermountain Health and the University of Utah. Utah offers extraordinary quality of life with unrivaled outdoor recreation, a vibrant cultural scene, and family-friendly communities along the Wasatch Front. Interested applicants may apply here: For More Information Inquiries may be directed to: Theresa Ferraro Division Manager, Pediatric Surgery Katie Russell, MD Pediatric Trauma Medical Director 801-557-6295 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. EEO/Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 12/22/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03983F Type Faculty Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have Burn specialty fellowship training? * Yes * No * Are you Board Certified in General Surgery? * Yes * No * Are you Board Eligible / Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have an MD or equivalent degree? (Open Ended Question) * Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked? * Yes * No * Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you? * Yes * No * Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you? * Yes * No * Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility? * Yes * No * Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending? * Yes * No * Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse? * Yes * No * Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty or no contest for any felony? Is any such action pending? * 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 Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents * Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only * Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only