AnnouncementDetails
Open Date 10/21/2026
Requisition Number PRN46564B
Job Title PS Physician Assistant
Working Title Physician Assistant Pain Center
Career Progression Track UGR
Track LevelFLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Clinic schedule. Days and hours TBD
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00220 - Anesthesiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range Compensation DOE
Close Date 01/31/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job Summary The Division of Pain Management is seeking a Physician Assistant for a busy pain center at the University of Utah (UHealth).
In this position, you will provide longitudinal pain management care for a variety of patients including:
- Patients with chronic non-cancer pain
- Patients requiring intrathecal pump management
- Cancer survivors (transfers from SOS team)
- Patients requiring post-operative subacute pain consults
- Patients receiving lidocaine/ketamine infusions
- Patients requiring trigger point injections
Experience in caring for the patients listed above is optimal but training can be given.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Responsibilities Essential Functions
- Assess the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
- Formulate the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Consult with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
- Perform selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
- Initiate and/or recommend medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
- Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiate and maintain required records and legal documents.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Counsel patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promote health maintenance.
- Evaluate, plan, implement, and re-evaluate the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.
- Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
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.
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.
PreferencesType Benefited Staff
Special Instructions SummaryAdditional 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.
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