Nurse Practitioner-Spine/MSK

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Research is seeking a Spine/MSK Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care in the integrated sports/spine program. You will assess data, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with PM&R physicians to deliver optimal patient management at the Greenwood Health Center and 540 Arapeen locations.

Ideal candidates will hold Utah NP licensure, a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent, and national certification; ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS are preferred per department

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent and national certification.
• Utah prescriptive privileges preferred and adherence to credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in sports/spine care.
• Work closely with a PM&R physician under supervision.
• Take complex medical histories for consultation by physicians.
• Order consultations and interact with neurosurgery and orthopedic teams.
• Perform physical examinations on spine patients and order imaging.
• Perform injections and adjust medications as needed.
• Oversee physical therapy and develop treatment plans with attending physician.
• Counsel patients/families on health and wellness and participate in CME.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent

National Certification for Nurse Practitioner

Utah NP licensure

Job description

Track Level

Details

Open Date 10/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN46441B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Nurse Practitioner-Spine/MSK

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Late clinic hours may be required based on clinic space availability

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range Commensurate with Experience

Close Date 01/08/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Spine/ MSK Nurse Practitioner

Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in the integrated sports/spine program. The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described above. This position would be located at Greenwood Health Center and 540 Arapeen.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in sports/spine care.
• Will work closely with, and under the supervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.
• Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams, particularly neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
• Perform physical examinations on new and return spine patients.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform trigger point injections, bursa injections as needed for treatment of related pain disorders.
• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
• Order and supervise the administration of physical therapy.
• Reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
• Develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
• Counsel patients and families about health wellness, illness and maintenance.
• Participate in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
• May assist in research projects.
• Participates in special projects and committee functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Preferred

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

Utah State prescriptive privileges.

Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.

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.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Specialty in sports medicine or spine care is strongly preferred

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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