University of Utah
Pediatric Burn Surgeon/Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Intensivist - Assistant
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Pediatric Burn Surgeon/Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Intensivist – Assistant or Associate Professor
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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.
New graduates completing burn and pediatric surgical critical care fellowship in 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
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.
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.
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:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193894
Inquiries Theresa Ferraro – Division Manager, Pediatric Surgery – theresa.ferraro@hsc.utah.edu
Katie Russell, MD – Pediatric Trauma Medical Director – 801-557-6295 – katie.russell@hsc.utah.edu
University of Utah – Equal Opportunity Employer – non-discrimination statement. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran's status, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities as required by law.
Relevant legal language regarding Title IX, accommodations, and nondiscrimination continues as in the original posting.
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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.
New graduates completing burn and pediatric surgical critical care fellowship in 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
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.
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.
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:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193894
Inquiries Theresa Ferraro – Division Manager, Pediatric Surgery – theresa.ferraro@hsc.utah.edu
Katie Russell, MD – Pediatric Trauma Medical Director – 801-557-6295 – katie.russell@hsc.utah.edu
University of Utah – Equal Opportunity Employer – non-discrimination statement. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran's status, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities as required by law.
Relevant legal language regarding Title IX, accommodations, and nondiscrimination continues as in the original posting.
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