University of Utah

PS Physician Assistant

University of Utah • $105K — $126K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State of Utah Physician Assistant licensure
  • Ability to obtain RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire
  • Expertise in pediatric neurological assessment
  • Experience with family-centered communication
  • Knowledge in evidence-based management of neurological conditions, including epilepsy and autoimmune disorders

Responsibilities

  • Participate in telehealth neurology service, providing remote consultations
  • Support primary care providers in neurology management and triage
  • Review diagnostic studies for clinical decision-making
  • Coordinate care with neurology and subspecialty teams
  • Engage in follow-up planning for patient care
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes
  • Deliver approximately 50% telehealth and 30% inpatient consultation support

Benefits

  • Participation in a dynamic work environment with a multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for professional development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Access to a diverse patient population and cutting-edge healthcare
  • Engagement in a telehealth service, enhancing remote care capabilities
  • A location with access to a vibrant city and outdoor activities
Full Job Description
Announcement

Details

Open Date
09/29/2026

Requisition Number
PRN46336B

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
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$105,893 - $126,000

Close Date
12/29/2026

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

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Neurology in the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Physician Assistant. 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 infants, and children. This position encompasses care delivery across multiple settings including the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital PICU, CICU and general medical floors and via telehealth consultation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for or already established expertise in pediatric neurological assessment, family-centered communication, and evidence-based management of conditions including epilepsy, headache, neurovascular disorders and autoimmune neurological conditions.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology is based at the Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services building on the benches overlooking Salt Lake City. 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
  • Participate in the growing telehealth neurology service, providing remote consultation and follow-up care to children across Intermountain Healthcare and affiliate NICUs.
  • Provide support to primary care providers seeking neurology to assist with management. Help triage phone consultation, relay recommendations and follow-up for phone consultations.
  • Review and integrate diagnostic studies including EEG, neuroimaging, and laboratory testing into clinical decision-making.
  • Coordinate care with general neurology teams and subspecialty autoimmune and neurovascular teams
  • Participate in follow-up planning.
  • Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on Neurovascular and Neuroautoimmune outcomes, care standardization, and patient/family experience.
  • This position is structured primarily as approximately 50% telehealth-based neurology care, 20% outpatient clinic, and 30% inpatient consultation support.


Comments

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
  • This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.


The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

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

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.

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