PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Sciences Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant to join the Heart Failure/Transplant team in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate has at least one year of practice and experience with cardiac patients.

As a patient-focused organization, the University emphasizes collaboration, excellence, leadership, and integrity. Daytime shifts, 40 hours per week, with weekends and some holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Utah.
• RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by department or privileging criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical condition of patients and obtain medical histories.
• Formulate medical plan and prognosis based on patient condition.
• Consult with physicians on care plans and treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify health needs.
• Perform selected invasive procedures within scope.
• Initiate and/or recommend therapies per approved protocols.
• Document medical records accurately and maintain required records.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Counsel patients and families about health and illness.
• Evaluate and re-evaluate care for emergencies.

Skills

PA licensure

Cardiology experience

Clinical examination

Patient counseling

Job description

Career Progression Track UGR

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Daytime shifts only. No call (outside of regular working hours). The exact schedule is TBD (anticipated to be 8–10-hour shifts, including weekends and some holidays).

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00226 - Cardiology

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 113,043.00 - 150,033.00

Close Date

Close Date 11/30/2026

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

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/31/2026

Job Summary

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our Heart Failure/Transplant team. The ideal candidate is someone who has been practicing as a Physician Assistant for at least one year and who has experience with cardiac patients.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, and quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• 2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• 3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• 4. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• 5. Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• 6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• 7. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• 8. Participates in quality improvement activities.
• 9. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
• 10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

This job description 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.

Minimum 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.

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.

Preferences

Utah State prescriptive privileges preferred.
One year of Cardiology experience preferred

Type

Special Instructions Summary

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). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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