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Palliative Care Physician - Inpatient Services

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2026

About the role

Position Information

Position/Rank Palliative Care Physician - Inpatient Services Department 00232 - General Internal Medicine City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin upon hire Details

The University of Utah Palliative Care Services Program, within the Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine, invites applications for a Clinical Track faculty position on our inpatient palliative care team. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Since its founding in 2006, our program has been dedicated to providing expert, interdisciplinary care for patients with serious and complex illnesses. We are seeking a physician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care in collaboration with a team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

This position offers opportunities for:

Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows
Engaging in research and quality improvement initiatives
Contributing to program development in a dynamic academic environment

Minimum Qualifications: Medical degree, eligible for Utah Medical License, board certification or board eligibility in Palliative Medicine

Preference for candidates with fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Care.

Why Join Us?

The Supportive and Palliative Care Services Program is committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating academic environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and professional growth opportunities within a collegial and supportive workplace.

As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers cultural diversity, low-cost living, and unparallel access to outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a vibrant arts scene, including theater, a major symphony orchestra, opera, chamber music, ballet, and professional sports teams. For more information on living in Utah, please visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php.

Please apply online including a CV and letter of interest here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190405

Inquires may be sent to:

Cari Low, MD, FACP, c/o Enrique Gonzalez at enrique.gonzalez@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.

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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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