The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Pain Program Medical Director. The Medical Director will provide operational oversight of Primary Childrens Hospital intensive interdisciplinary chronic pain program, including the coordination of clinical care, research endeavors, educational efforts, and administrative duties; provide clinical care services to patients in the Chronic Pain Clinic at Primary Childrens Hospital; and further the development of an established outpatient clinic, developing a day treatment program and ultimately expanding services across the Intermountain West via telehealth and potential outreach clinics.The pain program team aims to help patients live their healthiest lives possible by easing pain symptoms and restoring function and movement. The Medical Director will facilitate collaboration between all members of the interdisciplinary team which currently includes physicians from General Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology, a clinic RN and NP, psychologist, social worker, physical and occupational therapy, and child life. The team uses state-of-the-art techniques to help ease pain symptoms caused by a number of different conditions.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in one of the potential following areas: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Anesthesia, or Psychiatry. Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pain Medicine is preferred but not required; if needed, must be willing to complete additional training in Pediatric Chronic Pain. The Medical Directors home department and subspecialty division for academic purposes is negotiable. Effort allocation will consist of 20% Medical Directorship, 20% Primary Childrens Hospital Chronic Pain Clinic, and 60% specialty services (clinical care, investigation, and education) based on the candidate. The Medical Director will report to the Chief Medical Officer of Primary Childrens Hospital and the Division Chief of the candidates specialty division.The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.The University offers a generous benefits package with a variety of medical and dental plan options, exceptional retirement plans, significant paid leave time, 50% tuition reduction, occupation specific short and long-term disability plans that provide 60% salary replacement, a wellness program, an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.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, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/148704. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Aimee Hersh, M.D., at aimee.hersh@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.