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PS Physician Assistant

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Open Date 01/31/2025
Requisition Number PRN41111B
Job Title PS Physician Assistant
Working Title PS Physician Assistant
Job Grade UGR
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
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00264 - Urology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 107,411 - 136,947
Close Date 04/30/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 04/30/2025
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology is looking for a full-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join a team of providers in the adult urology clinic at University of Utah South Jordan and Ambulatory Care Center. The advanced practice provider will have collaborative (together with MD) and independent clinics at these locations and provide care for patients with neurogenic bladder, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and general urologic care for both men and women. The advanced care provider will develop skills in urologic procedures, such as ultrasound, cystoscopy, and difficult foley and suprapubic tube management. Urology is a very rewarding field with rich and long-term relationships with patients. The section of advanced practice providers in urology is large and represents a collaborative and supportive practice environment.

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
- Conduct patient evaluations, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, formulating comprehensive care plans and documenting clinical encounters.
- During hours when the provider is not actively seeing patients, the advanced practice provider will be involved in team-based patient care through provision of indirect care, care coordination with multiple providers, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop skills for clinic based procedures, such as performance of ultrasound, fluoroscopic imaging of the genitourinary tract, cystoscopy of the urethra and bladder, complex catheter management, and urodynamic evaluation of bladder function.
- Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and other members of the team to form a high performing medical team
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients • 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:

  • Current licensure to practice as a Physician’s 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
Type Benefited Staff
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Utah?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining PA licensure, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
  3. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only