Job Details

Physician Assistant

Position Number: 6844161
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on our Transplant team.

In this position, the individual will be involved with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, nurses and other staff to coordinate the care of pre and post transplant patients, primarily in terms in the outpatient setting. Thecandidate will be an active member of the lung transplant team and be responsible in assessing candidates for lung transplantation and also caring for patients who have had a lung transplant. Candidate will be expected to be an active participant in the lung transplant selection committee.

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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities
The primary medical emphases of this position will be lung transplantation. Incumbent assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents. Participates in quality improvement activities. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance. 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.

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
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.

Preferences
Prior experience working as a Physician Assistant with primary medical emphases of lung transplantation and pulmonary medicine.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43978B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00239 - Pulmonary
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $111,000-$140,000
Close Date: 3/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194687