Physician Assistant (Shoulder Division)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Physician Assistant for the Orthopaedic Surgery Shoulder Division. The role provides both primary and specialty medical services, requiring collaboration with attending physicians to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include taking complex histories, conducting exams, ordering tests, and participating in education and research. Requires Utah PA licensure and a valid RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Utah.
• RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
• Reaches tentative diagnosis and develops treatment plans with attending physician.
• Participates in continuing medical education and specialty meetings.
• Assists in data collection for research projects.
• Orders consultations and collaborates with other specialty teams.
• Participates in special projects and committee functions.

Education

Utah PA licensure

RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Job description

Physician Assistant (Shoulder Division)

This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services with Orthopaedic Surgery Shoulder Division. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing both primary and specialty medical services with Orthopaedic Surgery Shoulder Division. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
• Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions.
• Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
• Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences.
• Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
• Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams.
• Participates in special projects and committee functions.

Problem Solving:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician 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.

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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46092B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – FridayHours vary between approximate. 0700 – 1800

Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $105,000 - $150,000

Close Date: 10/02/2026