Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/30/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45790B

Job Title
PS Physician Assistant

Working Title
Physician Assistant

Career Progression Track
UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Variable

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
02444 - ONCOLOGY DIVISION

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
128338 - 160000

Close Date
10/30/2026

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

Job Summary

The section of Colon and Rectal Surgery is seeking an additional Advanced Practice Clinician at the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner level.

The candidate will be joining a group of six surgeons and one APC. While the majority of this role is expected to be in the inpatient setting, some outpatient work may be required.

Responsibilities

Inpatient care responsibilities include rounding and managing patients on the surgical floor in coordination with the surgical team including attending surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: daily inpatient rounds, responding to nursing pages and concerns, coordinating discharge planning with case management staff, and completing required medical documentation.

Outpatient clinic responsibilities include the evaluation and management of new and established patients within the specialty of colon and rectal surgery. Specific possibilities for clinics include but are not limited to colorectal cancer surveillance, anal dysplasia, and the management of benign anorectal conditions. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: addressing outpatient questions/ concerns and coordinating outpatient care with other specialists.

This candidate for this position will also assist in the design and implementation of care pathways for both inpatient and outpatient encounters specific to their services. Opportunities exist for involvement in the education of PS and medical students. There are also options for research and administrative responsibilities.
• 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.

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 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.