PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Job Summary The Division of Pediatric Neurology in the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Physician Assistant (PA). The Physician Assistant will be part of a specialized multidisciplinary team including attending physicians and residents in pediatric neurology, providing specialized neurological care including to neonates, infants, and children. This position encompasses care delivery across multiple settings including the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital NICU, University of Utah NICU, outpatient neurology clinics, other pediatric intensive care settings, and via telehealth consultation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for or already established expertise in neonatal neurological assessment, family-centered communication, and evidence-based management of conditions including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, neonatal seizures, congenital brain malformations, and intraventricular hemorrhage. The Division of Pediatric Neurology is based at the Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services building on the benches overlooking Salt Lake City, and at the Lehi Campus in Utah County. The surrounding area offers immense cultural opportunities, year-round activities, majestic mountains, vibrant city life, and incredible outdoor opportunities. Job location is at the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospitals, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, located in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT. The University of Utah offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, wellness program, excellent benefits package, and easy access of UTA & TRAX transportation (pass paid for by the University). The Department of Pediatrics fosters a family friendly environment. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued within the Department of Pediatrics. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Responsibilities

Participate in neonatal neurology rounds with attending neurologists, conducting comprehensive neurological assessments of high-risk neonates and contributing to care planning.
Evaluate and manage infants with acute neurological conditions including neonatal seizures, encephalopathy, stroke, and congenital abnormalities under attending supervision.
Conduct outpatient follow-up visits for infants with identified or suspected neurological conditions, including developmental monitoring and family counseling.
Participate in the growing telehealth neurology service, providing remote consultation and follow-up care to infants across Intermountain Healthcare and affiliate NICUs.
Review and integrate diagnostic studies including EEG, neuroimaging, and laboratory testing into clinical decision-making.
Provide education and anticipatory guidance to families regarding neurological diagnoses, prognosis, and developmental expectations.
Coordinate care with neonatology, developmental therapy, social work, and other specialties involved in the infant's care.
Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and follow-up planning
Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on NeuroNICU outcomes, care standardization, and patient/family experience.
This position is structured primarily as approximately 60% NICU-based care, 20-30% outpatient clinic (~95 half-days per year), and 10-20% quality improvement and program development.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities