Physician Assistant-Spine/MSK

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Spine/MSK team. You will provide care in an integrated sports/spine program, assess data, and develop treatment plans with a PM&R physician. Located at Greenwood Health Center and 540 Arapeen, the role emphasizes spine care and collaboration with neurosurgery and orthopedics.

The position requires Utah PA licensure and an RQI eCredential within 30 days. Preference for sports medicine/spine specialization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment in sports/spine care.
• Work closely with, and under the supervision of, a PM&R physician.
• Take complex medical histories on patients for consultation by academic and community physicians.
• Order consultations and interact with neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery teams.
• Perform physical examinations on new and return spine patients.
• Order laboratory tests, x-rays, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform trigger point and bursae injections as needed.
• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
• Order and supervise administration of physical therapy.
• Develop treatment plans with attending physician for optimal patient care.
• Counsel patients and families about health, wellness, illness and maintenance.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.
• May assist in research projects.

Skills

PA Licensure Utah

RQI Credential

Job description

Physician Assistant-Spine/MSK

Job Summary

Spine/MSK/ Physician Assistant

Candidate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skillsnecessary to provide care appropriate to patients being seen in theintegrated sports/spine program. The individual must demonstrateknowledge and the ability to assess data regarding the patient'sstatus and provide care as described above. This position would belocated at Greenwood Health Center and 540 Arapeen.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment insports/spine care.
• Will work closely with, and under thesupervision of, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician.
• Take complex medical histories on patients forconsultation by academic and community physicians.
• Orderconsultations and interact with members of other specialty medicalteams, particularly neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
• Performphysical examinations on new and return spine patients.
• Orderlaboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and otherdiagnostic procedures.
• Perform trigger point injections, bursainjections as needed for treatment of related pain disorders.
• Monitor dosages and adjust medications.
• Order and supervise theadministration of physical therapy.
• Reach tentative diagnosis ofmedical, surgical and other conditions.
• Develop treatment plansin conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patientmedical management.
• Counsel patients and families about healthwellness, illness and maintenance.
• Participate in continuingmedical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings,clubs, boards and conferences.
• Willingness to participate inquality improvement activities.
• May assist in researchprojects.
• Participates in special projects and committeefunctions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant from theState of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through theUniversity 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 yourdepartment or by privileging criteria.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Preferences: Specialty in sports medicine or spine care is stronglypreferred.

Requisition Number: PRN46440B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: *Late clinic hours may be requiredbased on clinic space availability

Department: 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: Commensurate with Experience

Close Date: 01/08/2027

Open Until Filled: