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Department of Neurology, Division of Vascular Neurology seeking Neurocritical Care Specialist, Assistant Professor to Professor

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

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Position Information

Position/Rank Department of Neurology, Division of Vascular Neurology seeking Neurocritical Care Specialist, Assistant Professor to Professor Department 01944 - Vascular City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin Details

Neurocritical Care Physician wanted to join the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah, Neurocritical Care Unit. The appointment may be at the assistant, associate, or professor rank in the career or tenure line program, depending upon qualifications. The Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has 23 beds, portable Head CT scanning, invasive neuromonitoring, continuous EEG and state of the art technology (dedicated ultrasound and bronchoscopy equipment). The Unit has a total of 7 multi-disciplinary neurocritical care physicians. Staffing model will include dedicated NCCU in-house daytime and nighttime shifts as well as potential clinical responsibilities in telemedicine and emergency/acute care. The Unit has 9 Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) and an ACGME-accredited fellowship program. The unit is also staffed by neurology and neurosurgery residents, dedicated neurocritical nurses, nurse educators, respiratory therapists, dedicated pharmacists and patient-care technicians. There is a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical subspecialties together with advanced endovascular capabilities. Opportunities are available for clinical and/or basic research in the field. Applicants should be board certified or eligible for the neurocritical care boards.

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.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203349

For questions, please contact Jae Hunt (jae.hunt@hsc.utah.edu).

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