Description

Pediatric Burn Surgeon/Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Intensivist – Assistant or Associate Professor

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: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193894

For More Information, inquiries may be directed to:

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

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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. 

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are 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. 

Requirements

MD or Equivalent

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