PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Monday through Friday, schedule availability from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Some additional hours may be required based on operational needs, which may include a requirement to occasionally work on Saturdays.

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location: Other

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $105,893-$135,002

Close Date:

Job Summary:
The Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting for a Physician Assistant. This full-time position will join a growing clinical team of general pediatricians. Responsibilities include pediatric primary care ambulatory services focused mainly at our Sugar House Health Center and University Pediatric Clinic locations. Additional services at other locations may be required, depending on clinical need. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the entire care team to deliver excellent primary care.

Benefits:
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel.
Conduct patient evaluations, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, creating and managing treatment plans and documenting clinical encounters.
Participation in clinic(s) and division quality improvement initiatives.

Work Environment:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

Current licensure to practice as a Physician’s Assistant from the State of Utah.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Department Specific Preferences:

Prior work experience involving pediatrics.
Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in healthcare delivery teams.

Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

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