PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Job Summary: The Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Physician Assistant. This full time Physician Assistant will join a growing clinical team of general and developmental pediatricians, and advanced practice providers. Responsibilities include pediatric primary care ambulatory services focused mainly at our Sugar House Health Center and development and autism evaluations in our Child Development Program. Additional services at other locations may be required, depending on clinical need. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the entire care team to deliver excellent primary care. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 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 Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in pediatrics, including primary care and/or developmental pediatrics.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in healthcare delivery teams.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide pediatric primary care ambulatory services at our Sugar House Health Center and development and autism evaluations at our Child Development Program, in collaboration with a team of physicians, medical assistants, and care managers.
Conduct patient evaluations, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, creating and managing treatment plans and documenting clinical encounters.
Participation in clinic(s) and division quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
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