Faculty Cardiologist and Researcher
Faculty Cardiologist/Researcher - Salt Lake City, UTWhen you join us, youll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.Advance Cardiovascular Research in a Collaborative Academic ProgramProtected Research Time | NIH-Funded EnvironmentLive and Work in Salt Lake CityIntermountain Health is seeking a Faculty Cardiovascular Researcher at the Associate Professor or Professor level for a growing academic cardiologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. This opportunity is ideal for a mid?career clinician?scientist with demonstrated research productivity and active NIH (R?level) funding who seeks to balance approximately 70% clinical care and 30% research, with flexibility to expand protected research time as funding grows. The role focuses on general cardiology with openness to aligned subspecialty interests and offers access to robust research infrastructure, large?scale data resources, and a highly productive academic environment, including 82 peer?reviewed cardiovascular publications in 2025 alone, while supporting independent investigation, mentorship, and scholarly growth.Position HighlightsFaculty appointment at the Associate Professor levelApproximately 70% clinical / 30% research, with opportunity to expand protected research timeOngoing NIH-funded research environment with strong institutional supportFocus on independent investigator-initiated research within cardiovascular medicineClinical practice in general cardiology, with subspecialty alignment as appropriateParticipation in clinical trials, outcomes research, and translational studiesAccess to largescale EMR, genomic, and phenotypic population datasetsOpportunity to mentor junior faculty and contribute to program-wide academic growthCompetitive guaranteed compensation, including relocation and bonus supportCommunity InformationSalt Lake City offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. The metro is consistently recognized for livability, outdoor access, and physician-friendly practice conditions. Residents enjoy a dynamic urban core framed by the Wasatch Mountains, with year-round recreation minutes from downtown.Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Utah and nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025-2026): U.S. NewsRecognized as a Best City for Outdoor Activities and a Healthiest City (Niche, 2026): NicheUtah named the Best State to Practice Medicine (Beckers ASC Review, 2025): Beckers ASC ReviewRequirementsMD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicineBoard Certified/ Board Eligible in a Cardiology specialtyUnrestricted Utah MD or DO license or the ability to obtain an unrestricted licenseU.S. ACGME ResidencyAbility to successfully complete Intermountain Healths credentialing processExperience in conducting industry sponsored clinical research trialsCloseIf you are ready to lead cardiovascular research with executive support, academic credibility, and measurable systemwide impact, we would welcome a conversation.Contact: Telana Mushlin, AMN Healthcare Email: t_mushlin@amnhealthcare.com